Marketplace: Monday, September 6, 2004

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Newscast Florida's starting to dig out from the damage left by Hurricane Frances. The question on everyone's mind is, "How much is this gonna cost?" Marketplace's Scott Tong has the story. Accounting scandals at European giants Shell and Parmalat have companies there scrambling. They're trying to find ways to not be held liable for accounting problems. Marketplace's Stephen Beard reports from London. Listen to all newscast items

Features Homeless students Students are starting school now, but some may not have a home to return to. The No Child Left Behind Act tries to help homeless students from slipping through the cracks. Work and Family correspondent Sarah Gardner reports. Reporter: Sarah Gardner From the other side ... On this Labor Day, commentator Chris Farrell recalls how the workplace makes all Americans more tolerant of diversity -- including gay workers. Commentator: Chris Farrell A family journey What happens when you mix business and family? Jo Giese meets and mother and daughter in Maryland who opened a record store together. Reporter: Jo Giese Jeopardy Redux .... Ken Jennings resumes his title-defense. In tonight's season premiere, he'll be going for his 39th win in a row. Doing the numbers on his record-breaking run, Jennings has won more than $1.3 million and left 76 challengers in the dust. Michael Cudahy was one of those would-be-winners. Commentator: Michael Cudahy

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