University of Calif. targets out-of-state students
The University of California is looking for out-of-state solutions to its money problems. Full story
Listening telescope for space aliens shut down by cutbacks
The search for intelligent life in the universe, at least beyond planet Earth, has been dealt a major blow by government budget constraints. Full story
Gates Foundation: 88 grants for unusual research
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation once again veers into the unusual in announcing 88 new grants for research in the sixth round of its grand challenges project. Full story
Shrinking funds pull plug on alien search devices
In the mountains of Northern California, a field of radio dishes that look like giant dinner plates waited for years for the first call from intelligent life among the stars. Full story
E.T., Hold Please: SETI Halts Alien Search Due to Cutbacks
If alien civilizations have been trying to contact us for the last week and a half, their calls may have fallen on deaf ears. Full story
Should Wal-Mart pay workers $12 an hour?
Walmart is doing a less-than-stellar job when it comes to doing right by its workers. According to a new report Walmart could raise the wages of its employees without affecting prices. Full story
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Budget breakdown
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, a professor of public policy at the University of California at Berkeley, joins The Last Word with analysis.
Bio-fuel breakthrough may fight gas prices
UC-Berkeley scientists may have discovered an answer to high gas prices in their laboratories. KNTV's Jean Elle reports.
Who Gets the Credit?, Pt. 2
Discussing whether President Obama deserves credit for the economy's recent rebound, with Robert Reich, UC Berkeley; Tony Fratto, fmr. White House deputy press secretary; and CNBC's Larry Kudlow.
Jobs! Jobs!! Jobs!!!
Discussing the latest employment report and what it means for the economy, with Robert Reich, UC Berkeley; Joseph Lavorgna, Deutsche Bank; and CNBC's Larry Kudlow.
Ahmadinejad: Release U.S.-detained Iranians
On the heels of the release of detained American hiker Sarah Shourd, Iran’s president is calling on the U.S. to release eight of his countrymen being held on sanctions violations. NBC’s Ron Allen reports.
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