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>> go on, be a tiger. >> reporter: veteran michael newman had a bigger risk than some other sponsors, as woods was the center of their sales pitch. >> theyre not household names. sometimes they can create almost overnight connectability with consumers when they choose an athlete like tiger to associate with. >> reporter: nike, woods bigger sponsor is different. >> im tiger woods. >> im tiger woods. >> reporter: along with its ads, nike has a golf line strongly relying on tiger woods. nike is rei...

>> our goal is the same as everybody elses goal in afghanistan. >> reporter: what is it? to press the government here to crackdown on corruption so a real economy can take hold and theres no towhold for the taliban. there has been progress. village elders have signed agreements promising to renounce terrorism. but now, since the summer, u.s. troops are increasingly being targeted here by local taliban. >> since then, weve seen quite the increase, ieds placed in roads, mostly unpaved roads. theyr...

Marketing michael newman had a bigger risk as woods was the center of their sales pitch. >> they are not a household name. sometimes they can create almost overnight connectability with consumers when they choose an athlete like tiger to associate with. >> nike is different. >> im tiger woods. >> im tiger woods. >> im tiger woods. >> reporter: along with ads, nike has a golf line strongly relying on tiger woods. nike is reiterating he has the companys full support. >> nike golf being a $650 mill...

Extremist allieallies. admiral mullen spoke today in the afghan capital about plans for the upcoming u.s. troop surge. one of the deadliest threats to american forces in afghanistan right now is getting bigger and more powerful. were talking about those roadside bombs. our pentagon correspondent barbara starr is in afternoon. shes getting a firsthand look at one of the talibans most dangerous weapons. >> reporter: wolf, here in eastern afghanistan, you can see this produce market is thriving, bu...

Logging industry. since the recession, the industry has lost 8500 jobs. this year, employment has dropped 8%, but despite the promise to create jobs in the industry, the administration may end up cutting its workforce even more. dan springer, what did the bush- timber plan to, and why did organ like it? >> it would have created about 500,000 jobs, and in oregon, that is a big deal because they have lost about 30,000 timber jobs. the housing economy has certainly heard the timber economy, but the...

Atrazine evening to me last night. it was a slow ride home. and in west virginia, high winds knocked down trees and left residents without power. when it is cold and you do not have power, that is trouble. brian: billy ray cyrus is coming on the show. he has a brand new movie. he always looks cool, and yes, he is mileys dad. gretchen: and why a cow makes a great christmas present. allison, this weekend, this has been a crisp -- alisyn: this weekend, this has been a christmas tradition for two de...

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What happens in real life? in minneapolis, students are building a green, smart house. they have been getting stimulus money to train workers for green jobs like when the reservation. >> the stimulus package has accelerated demand for when the reservation. >> we hope this is a trend that lasts beyond stimulus dollars. >> the company says 130 people have taken the course that we subsidize. how many got the job? maybe 30. >> that is government work for you. job-training that leaves most people job...

He works for the company. >> we call this technology life changing, and it really is. in the future we will be recognizing things. its small things that add up to a lot. >> reporter: so while the readers price tag of as little as $1,400 may sound expensive to some, others its priceless. gary tuchman, cnn. >> recognizing color. (announcer) energy security. climate protection. challenges as vast as the space race a generation ago. and vital to global security. to reach this destination, our engine...

Terror suspect zaz najibullah zazi is due in court today. authorities say zazi planned to be in new york this year with an intent of using an explosive device. authorities say he pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges. new york lawmakers rejected a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. its a victory for those opposed to gay marriage. opponents say the outcome could influence gay marriage votes in other states. a marriage of a different kind. comcast and general electric. the owner of nbc are...