improvements in the debt crisis in europe. dow is up nearly 7% since the start of this year and is about 1% from the record close of 14,164. that was recorded in october of 2007. a great day for your 401-k. >> years before the 2010 gulf disaster, british newspapers reported tony hayward said his company was being too cautious. a court heard what he had to say after his company dumped millions of gallons of oil into the water. that is next. plus, more signs that the white house may be leaving the sidelines in theory and walking right onto the field. does that mean military intervention? that is coming up. [ male announcer ] how do you measure happiness?