October 24 News Update

Each Monday-Friday, by 9AM Central, we’ll post links to news stories and analytical articles of interest to working people. Sometimes they will be accompanied by editorial commentary. Stories from the New York Times will be followed with a *. The Times pay wall policy allows free access to only about ten articles a month.

NSA spied on 124.8 billion phone calls in just one month: watchdog
German Foreign Minister Summons US Ambassador
Anger Growing Among Allies Over U.S. Surveillance *

Trial starts; Is Detroit eligible for bankruptcy?
Heated Start in the Trial on Detroit’s Fiscal Future *

Russia reduces charges against Greenpeace activists
Big business faces uphill battle against tea party interests
Lawsuit against BJC HealthCare alleges wage violations
Financial analyst tells GE: 'You have not made the case for moving to Clearwater'
Bank of America liable for Countrywide mortgage fraud
Body of Hiker Lost Amid Government Shutdown Discovered in Idaho
Will County labor talks hit stalemate
Details of BART labor deal being released
The True Price of a Pork Chop
Most Americans accumulating debt faster than retirement savings
Oil Spill in North Dakota Raises Detection Concerns *