A car turned in as a clunker sits in a recycle dumpster at Capitol City Buick Pontiac GMC in Berlin, Vt. Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Car and truck owners looking to junk their gas guzzlers are flocking to dealerships to take advantage of the government's "cash for clunkers" program and buy more fuel-efficient vehicles, boosting sales in showrooms across the country. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)
Cash for Clunkers has broken down! The widespread reception of the program has resulted in an influx of clunkers- with not enough cash to go around. The future of the program is uncertain- we'll speak to one of its sponsors who will be able to tell us if it is headed for the junk heap, or will be revived with some modifications.
Texting while driving is no matter to "LOL" at. Two more videos have hit the web: One shows a tow truck with some disastrous and wet consequences! And another guerrilla tape has surfaced the depicts a DC Metro bus driver texting at the wheel.
The CDC will be giving us the latest update on future actions regarding the H1N1 virus. What will be done to curb the spread of the disease during peak flu season in the late fall and winter?
Conventionally grown produce, including bell peppers, squash and eggplants is set out at a Whole Foods Market in New York City's Union Square district in a file photo from Aug. 16, 2006. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
A New Hampshire sports reporter is accused today of pimping out more than the latest sports news. Kevin Provencher was suspended yesterday on charges that he ran a Craigslist prostitution ring.
Are you a customer of Whole Foods or another organic food chain? Well, a new study out today reveals that this organic food is actually no healthier for you that your run of the mill groceries that cost half the price!
And recent polls show that President Obama is losing more ground on his health care proposals. We'll speak to a Blue Dog Democrat who will give us an update. And now progressive members of Congress are threatening to vote against the bill because its not far reaching enough!
Its crunch time on Capitol Hill. Will they get health care reform passed? It looks like they'll go home for summer recess before the bill passes.They'll be running into a bunch of grumpy people when they get back to their home districts.
Now's your chance to sound off, and make a difference!
What are you going to tell your representatives when they get back home?
FILE -In this Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005 file photo, a woman lies in a tanning booth in Anchorage, Alaska. International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and other sources of ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category, deeming them as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas. The research was published online in the medical journal Lancet Oncology on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, by experts at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, the cancer arm of the World Health Organization. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)
There's a new public enemy on the loose: tanning beds! A new study out claims that they are as deadly as arsenic. What are the costs of creating perfectly toned skin? We'll speak to a medical expert who knows.
Another threat is rising inside the walls of our country's prisons. Budget cuts are leading to a dangerous amount of inmates crammed into confined areas- with less guards to supervise! Suggestions for dealing with the circumstances have included closing visitor rooms and security towers.
140 characters have turned into a $50,000 lawsuit for one Twitterer. She's facing claims of defamation this morning after posting a less than favorable comment on a local real estate company. New questions regarding freedom of speech in an online context are being posed. Is this a legitimate case?
** FILE ** In this 1968 file photo, Elvis Presley holds his semi-acoustic guitar during a concert. (AP Photo, file)
How much would you pay for a little piece of John Lennon? Jimmi Hendrix? How about Madonna? Iconic rock and roll memorabilia including Mick Jagger's jackets, a watch given to Elvis by his father, and a personal video made by Madonna for her boyfriend Jim Albright will be up for auction today.
The space shuttle Endeavor departs from the International Space Station this morning. Was it 'Mission Accomplished' for the crew? We'll show you the most up to date video from its journey back to Earth.
And we'll bring you another update in a triumphant story that originated right here on Happening Now. A woman began baking 'recession cakes' to pay off her mortgage, and now is planning an entire line of the delicious creations in a truly American success story.
Sarah Palin is no longer the Governor of Alaska. After making a big splash nationwide during her run for Vice-President, her resignation has many people wondering, "What will Sarah Palin do next?" Stay at home mom? Run for office? Write a book? She has a lot of options so our Question of the Day is:
WHAT DO YOU THINK SARAH PALIN'S NEXT CAREER MOVE SHOULD BE?
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives her resignation speech during a ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska, Sunday, July 26, 2009, where Palin turned over power to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell. (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Today House Democrats are pushing a bill that seeks to ban commercials for prescription drugs from primetime television. The bill's sponsor, Rep. James R. Moran (D-VA), says that the ban would be on grounds of decency. But is it a violation of free speech? We'll bring you the latest on the government's newest attempt to crack down on what you see on your TV.
Sarah Palin has officially left her post as Governor of Alaska. She has said she has plans to write a book and rally for Republican values across America. But could a presidential run also be in her future?
Police are ready to charge two men in a deadly pub fight. A bachelor party guest was beaten to death in a parking lot. We'll tell you the whole story in our show today.
A story that may have caused some local uprisings has now become frontpage news and a national debate. Earlier this week a Harvard professor was arrested at his home because police thought he may be robber. Then during the president's primetime address President Obama said the police "acted stupidly."
Details of the arrest have been contested by Professor Gates and the police. But we want to know:
Should the President have commented on the arrest of the Harvard professor?
An FBI agent arrives with an unidentified suspect in a major corruption and international money laundering conspiracy probe Thursday morning, July 23, 2009 at the FBI's Newark, N.J. office. (AP Photo/Bergen Record, David Bergeland)
Arrests continue to be made in the massive New Jersey corruption probe. Three mayors, two legislators and a rabble of rabbis are among those indicted. Are there more arrests to come? And where will New Jersey residents find their fake Prada bags and black market human kidneys now that the schemers behind them are now behind bars?
Some of America's most advanced weaponry and technical equipment is now being moved from Iraq to Afghanistan. But can the United States expect its allies to follow? We'll be speaking to a military expert who will address whether America need be concerned about the possibility of losing international support.
And in a story which seems to mirror one we reported earlier this week, another daring car rescue has been caught on camera! We'll show you the video, and speak to the civilian who saved those inside.
A Las Vegas car dealership is being told to hide their patriotism this morning. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the company had to take down a 109 foot flagpole to support their giant American flag. Officials claim that the American symbol is being used more as a gimmick than a serious display of pride.
ACORN is fighting back! They filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania law that is being used to prosecute some of its employees. Do they have a case?
Lori Cardella of Solon, Iowa gives a thumbs up to a driver who honked their horn as she protests President Barack Obama's proposed healthcare plan Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in Coralville, Iowa. The non-partisan protestors believed that the healthcare system does need to be reformed but they feel that the proposed plan is not the answer. (AP Photo/The Gazette, Brian Ray)
The healthcare debate continues! Today we'll discuss The President's speech yesterday evening, and some of the issues he brought up (or avoided!). Will illegal immigrants be able to receive health care coverage under Obama-care?
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