Retailers call the day after Thanksgiving "Black Friday" -- it's the day holiday shopping drives retail sales out of the red and into the black. But this year, forecasters predict that many shoppers may make their holiday purchases from their desks at the office. Online retail sales are expected to reach $26 billion this year in the U.S., an 18 percent jump over last year. Guest: Patti Freeman Evans, a retail analyst with Jupiter Research.
After missing an entire season from a lockout and contract dispute, NHL players are skating again. In California, with three teams, this is welcome news for fans and businesses.Reporter: Jason Margolis
Visitors to the Monterey Bay Aquarium can see the penguin exhibit every day, but this week the birds came from behind the glass and mingled with the crowds.Reporter: Ben Adler
In his new book, "Devil Talk," Los Angeles writer Daniel Olivas stories include themes of magic, folktales and the supernatural, with Satan's hand in every tale. Guest: Jordan Rosenfeld, book critic.
What do musicians do when they tire of late-night gigs and weeks spent on the road? For those who want to remain musicians, some are finding a whole new audience: kids.Reporter: Todd Spencer
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