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A fellow Republican Congressman from Georgia said today that House Speaker Newt Gingrich gave "an erroneous statement" to the House Ethics Committee. Representative John Linder blamed Gingrich's then-attorney, Jan Baran, for the errors. Baran announced yesterday that he had dropped Gingrich as a client. The Ethics Committee is investigating allegations that Gingrich violated tax laws in regard to a college course he taught, as well as whether he misled investigators. NPR's Peter Overby reports.

about the financial troubles facing Marvel Comics. The company declared bankruptcy last year...now, two billionaires are fighting for control of Marvel's popular characters, like Spider-man and the Incredible Hulk. Fans have been hurt by broken promises and a drop in quality, but stockholders in the publisher stand to lose even more.

NPR's John McChesney reports that computer-maker Apple is expected to announce a restructuring that will involve selling off parts of the company and substantial layoffs. A decision could come later today or tomorrow.

Commentator Lenore Skenazy imagines that bald men have a good deal going. They can avoid haircare products and all those grooming worries.

an investment firm that aims to help small investors buy new stock offerings in high tech companies on the internet. Until now, large institutional investors have snapped up most of the new stock in start-up companies, as soon as it's offered. The website for more information is >http://www.directipo.com

crime family's operations in Florida with the capture of the godfather and several senior associates.

NPR's Ted Clark reports that the stated US policy of making no concessions to hostage takers has evolved over thirty years of varying experiences under varying administrations with varying results. Despite the policy, the US is prepared to make concessions to hostage-takers when it believes they can help defuse the situation.

18-year old Brina Goldfarb recorded her first semester at Brown University for All Things Considered's "Teen Diary" series -- the ingredients include roommate problems, thoughts on making friends, and a gorgeous 'Introduction To Political Thought' professor.

The President is expected to call for the extension of Medicaid benefits to include uninsured children in his State of the Union address.

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