Man kidnapped by shoemaker after Williams allegedly fails to pay $419K

The alleged failure of the talk show host and her husband Kevin Hunter to pay the resulting $419,000 bill has sparked a spiral of chaos that is not typical of American business practices.

TheGrio, CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

VIDEO - Investors had quite a few economic reports to sift through last week, but everything was overshadowed by the disappointing jobs report...

10/31/11 - the Grio and CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

VIDEO - In September production rose slightly to a 51 point 6 reading as companies hired more workers...

10/17/11 - the Grio and CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

VIDEO - In August industrial production rose slightly-- as auto production remained strong but utility usage declined as weather improved...

5/09/2011 - theGrio and CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

VIDEO - In April, sentiment rose to a 69.8 reading - despite consumers complaining of higher gas prices. Sentiment is a gauge of consumer spending.

5/02/2011 - theGrio and CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

VIDEO - Where are the jobs? We'll find out with the April jobs report...

4/25/2011 - theGrio and CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

VIDEO - In March, confidence declined to a 63.4 reading -- snapping two months of gains -- as higher gas and food prices weighed on consumers...

4/11/2011 – theGrio and CNBC Market Update

Shartia Brantley

VIDEO - We'll get a read on the consumer with the March retail sales report which tracks food, clothing and auto sales. In February sales rose 1 percent, marking 8 straight months of gains...