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Today marks the 35th anniversary of man's landing on the moon. Commentator Martha Ackmann remembers astronaut wannabe Jerrie Cobb, a top pilot who dreamed of soaring in space, but never got the opportunity.

Executive pay packages are beginning to register as a political issue in Washington, with questions being raised about the pay gap between top corporate officers and lower-rung workers.

The film American Gangster topped the box office this weekend. Americans love to watch gangsters — men who buck the system and whack the competition. Producer Mark Rowland talks about the popularity of the gangster in American culture, and the anti-hero's resonance in hip-hop culture.

Guest host Jacki Lyden gets a demo of the Web site meetup.com from one of its co-founders, Scott Heiferman. The Web site has helped Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean move to the top of the fundraising list. But it also helps pug lovers, gardeners and knitters, among others, to "meet up."

As Al Gore's 2000 running mate, it might seem natural for Sen. Joseph Lieberman to try to distance himself from former President Clinton. But in an interview the Connecticut Democrat — seeking the top of the ticket in 2004 — doesn't hesitate to hail the former president's record.

A New Jersey state supreme court justice will not face impeachment proceedings. Justice Peter Verniero is accused of misleading the public about the use of racial profiling by state police, but a top lawmaker has said he will block any attempt at impeachment. Eugene Sonn reports from member station WHYY in Philadelphia.

It's been a terrible year for the securities industry, but some analysts are predicting that bonuses will be bigger than ever. Marketplace's Amy Scott discusses just how much extra cash top executives' may have to spend this holiday season.

The Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee lashed out at Yahoo's CEO and top lawyer Tuesday, questioning their morality. Los Angeles Times reporter Jim Puzzanghera discusses the events leading up to the criticism.

Oil prices hit another record earlier this week, topping $93 a barrel. Day to Day asks an economist and an oil expert about potential price increases.

Forbes Magazine has released its new list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities. Elvis, of course, rules the list.