A personal tribute to a man who made a difference March 25, 2011 Daily Rant: NPR’s Matt Miller reflects on the passing of George Trautwein, who was the musical director at his high school and an integral part of his life. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

Hollywood battles to keep making movies March 25, 2011 Some Hollywood filmmakers are concerned that as other states increase their production incentives, more and more movies will be produced out of state, endangering thousands of California jobs. ...

Theft victim’s revenge goes viral March 25, 2011 After having his laptop stolen, a computer-savvy student tracked down the alleged thief and exposed him on YouTube. WHDH’s Matt Lorch reports. (NBC News)

Three out of five Americans worth less March 25, 2011 According to the Federal Reserve, 60 percent of Americans saw their wealth decline during the economic downturn. The National Journal’s Jim Tankersley says those invested in stocks and the ...

Gen. Ham: 'Our mission is ... March 25, 2011 Watch the full interview between NBC’s Lester Holt and General Carter Ham, the commander of U.S. Africa Command. (Nightly News)

K-9 is one of Texas' top cops March 25, 2011 One of the most effective police officers in Texas isn’t a person, he's a four-legged expert in catching criminals, search and rescue and evidence recovery. KXAS's Randy ...

Air traffic controller: Job keeps your ... March 25, 2011 Karim Watson explains the daily life of an air traffic controller. (Nightly News)

Libyan rebels remain defiant if still dependent March 25, 2011 The forces opposing Colonel Gadhafi include cooks, clerks and office workers united in their fight against the Libyan leadership. ITN’s Martin Geissler reports from near the frontline on the ...

Fury erupts throughout the Middle East March 25, 2011 Michael Singh of The Washington Institute and Prof. Shibley Telhami explain whether the protesters in the Middle East are taking the right steps toward freedom and democracy. (msnbc tv)

Revolution spreads throughout Middle East March 25, 2011 Although Libya may be the center of attention in the fight for freedom being waged across the Middle East and North Africa, the Libyans aren’t alone in their battle. A Dylan Ratigan Show panel ...

Out-of-date food found at Boston schools March 25, 2011 Hundreds of cases of out-of-date food have been found across 40 Boston school cafeterias. The Boston Globe’s Cynthia Needham tells msnbc no one got sick from the food, which had not yet gone ...

Recall issued for contaminated skin wipes March 25, 2011 An FDA report says that 2/3rds of medical wipes produced by a Wisconsin firm, and used to clean skin before injections, are contaminated with dangerous bacteria, and are being recalled. (msnbc tv)

Maternity tourist hot spot closed down March 25, 2011 The town of San Gabriel, California, has closed a house that had been converted into a makeshift maternity ward for "birth tourists." KNBC’s Kim Baldonado reports the home serviced wealthy ...

Cruise worker goes missing at sea March 25, 2011 Shortly after leaving port, a crewmember disappears from the Disney "Wonder" cruise ship while at sea. KNBC’s Angie Crouch reports it's not clear if she went overboard, or is still ...

New White Sox organist ... March 25, 2011 After 40 years of playing, legendary Chicago White Sox organist Nancy Faust has retired. New organist Lori Moreland tells WMAQ-TV that she’s thrilled and honored to be playing music for Sox ...

Middle East revolution continues March 25, 2011 The New York Times’ Nicholas Kristof shares his thoughts on the unrest in Cairo, Syria and Yemen. (Mitchell Reports)

Los Angeles reaches deal with union March 25, 2011 As states like Wisconsin and Indiana fight union workers by drastically cutting their pension and health plans, Los Angeles has reached a deal that would increase workers’ health care and pension ...

Texas court re-crowns teen beauty queen March 25, 2011 Newly re-crowned Miss San Antonio, Dominique Ramirez tells msnbc’s Contessa Brewer that she didn't go to court to fight for her crown, she went to fight against the way she was ...

Courtroom brawl goes airborne March 25, 2011 A woman goes airborne during a protest during her mental health hearing in Nevada, requiring four guards to restrain her. Msnbc’s Contessa Brewer reports. (msnbc tv)

Huge demonstrations in Syria March 25, 2011 NBC’s Thabet Salem reports that the Syrian government is promising to make political reforms, but the crowds are skeptical and angry after being called traitors by their leaders. (msnbc tv)