Wednesday, September 17, 2008

AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley

Here are some highlights of today's show:

The federal government yesterday agreed to make an emergency loan of 85 billion dollars to American International Group in exchange for 80 percent potential ownership in the company. More at 5:10, 6:10, 7:10 and 8:10.

An estimated six million Americans are in the military or live overseas, and all face special challenges voting. The rules are confusing. The process is long and sometimes requires voters to register and request ballots months in advance in order to meet election day deadlines. Efforts are being made to simplify voting, but many problems are still expected this year. That's at 6:40 and 8:40.

Houston residents are still coping with no electricity and waiting in long lines for water and ice. For people who were survivors of Hurricane Katrina, the storm has brought back painful memories. We'll hear more at 5:40 and 7:40.

Tennis may seem a polite, honorable sport. But the game contested on manicured lawns is also suspected as a racket for gamblers and match fixers. Commentator Frank Deford says he's not reassured by a ruling that cleared a top player of throwing a match.  That's at 7:51.

Thanks for listening.  Enjoy this nice, cool weather.