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Obama-Romney, the Final Round: 5 Things to Watch for Tonight

After two dramatic debates, in a tight race, we have come to this -- one final showdown that may decide who becomes the next president. In theory, it'll all be about foreign policy. In reality, it's about something much bigger. It's about leadership and decision-making ... and, as always, the economy.

How Much Cash You'd Need in Worst-Case Scenario

Imagine that the worst does happen again: A major attack. Chaos and disorder. Banks could be closed, ATMs down. Electricity could be out. Your credit cards? Suddenly useless. So how much money -- good old folding cash -- do you need to be able to put your hands on to get through the aftermath?

9/11 Survivor Finds 'Purpose' by Helping Others

In 2001, Nicole B. Simpson was just another Morgan Stanley financial planner on the 73rd floor when the 9/11 attacks struck. She survived, but the emotional trauma left her old life in the wreckage. Eventually, though, she found a new purpose in helping others through traumas of their own.

Disaster Plans: Prepared for a Worst-Case Scenario?

The deadly tornadoes that struck the South and Midwest in April, the devastating quake in Japan and concerns about terrorist reprisals after Osama bin Laden's death should serve as reminders to property owners: plan for the worst-case scenario.

Airline Stocks Despite Travel Alert

Despite the State Department issuing a travel alert Sunday following the killing of infamous terrorist Osama Bin Laden, Wall Street analysts expect airline stocks to continue their upward ride.

Bin Laden's Death Lifts Dollar, U.S. Stock Futures

The dollar and U.S. stock futures rose following President Barack Obama's announcement late Sunday night that Osama Bin Laden had been killed. Analysts said the boost to the currency was a signal of greater confidence in the United States and a reduction in national security risks.

Tea Party Leaders Say They'd Back Defense Cuts

The Tea Party says everything is on the table regarding its goal to cut federal spending and balance the budget -- including defense spending. If the political faction succeeds in cutting military spending, not only would the U.S. economy benefit, national security could well be strengthened.

Airport Security Pat Downs: Too Much for Too Little

While the TSA argues that more aggressive security is necessary to find weapons or bombs under clothes and stop terrorists, travelers say they feel like they're the ones being terrorized. Worse, the procedures fail to achieve the stated aim of creating safer skies.

Are Air Cargo Costs About
to Go Sky High?

The discovery of two explosive devices found in packages on U.S.-bound cargo planes Friday raises new questions about security in the air-freight industry -- and its potential cost. How big is the risk, and how much is security worth?

Out of Context: The Hazards of Acting Fast

Agricultural Department director Shirley Sherrod and CNN editor Octavia Nasr both lost their jobs because they said things that sounded bad out of context. In the pressure of a lighting-fast news cycle, did their employers act too fast?

BP's Alleged Political Meddling Over Libya: Old Habits Die Hard

BP reportedly lobbied Britain for the release of a Libyan man involved in the Lockerbie bombing, to further its oil projects in the African nation. That's not the first time such an accusation has been made: big oil companies have a long history of political meddling in the Middle East.

Was Times Square Bomb a Warning to South Park's Creators?

The location of an unexploded car bomb discovered by New York City police on Saturday night has many observers speculating about a connection between censored episodes of 'South Park' and the angry, threatening response they prompted from some Islamic organizations.

Al Qaeda Crippled as Money Is Cut Off

As governments have fought to destroy al Qaeda, the most successful battle so far may be at the bank. Cutting off the terrorist group's money supply has caused the once centralized organization to fragment. As a result, its main leadership has lost much of its power to direct terrorist operations.

Health Concerns About Full Body Scanners Mount

Ever since the attempt to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas Day, there has been increased attention given to full-body imaging scanners. But now concerns are growing that the scanners may actually pose a health risk by exposing passengers to radiation.