From New York: Alisa Roth tracks the efficiency of short-term government aid money for Tsunami victims.

From the Health Desk: Helen Palmer outlines new findings on tobacco marketing tactics to college students

From Washington: Scott Tong lays out the process for getting long-term aid to victims of the Asian Tsunami.

From Miami: Dan Grech reports on why Latin American stock markets are doing so well this year.

From Los Angeles: Brian Watt explores the efforts to attract minorities to the ski slopes.

From Washington: Eric Niiler examines why car buyers aren't taking advantage of incentives despite all of the hype for them by carmakers.

From Los Angeles: Scott Jagow wraps up the business year at the box office.

From Detroit: Michael Leland reports new tax law changes effective January 1 could have an impact on the car donation business.