Nasdaq Down Four News Today

Look at this scandal. >> thanks, elizabeth. >> you bet. >> a quick look at the market. the corner of wall and broad. we were down today. the dow, nasdaq, s&p 500 never got into positive territory, not even once. the nasdaq down four out of the last five days. the american college student held in north korea was released in a coma. we didnt know his medical condition. what else dont we know about north korea and their nuke program? well deal with that next. hi im joan lunden.

>> the bigger problem is getting borrowing under control. it puts the nation at risk immediately for a crit downgrade but it means higher taxes and lower standard of living for future generations. doug? >> doug: the stocks fell. the dow lost 18. s&p 500 gave back two. nasdaq down four. >> doug: president george h.w. bush is at a hospital after having a stubborn fever. >> joe biden on hand to swear in brian shot as the hawaii newest senator. he was selected to fill the vacancy.