> CNBC launched a new franchise today, "Hungry Planet." The series of reports will look at the cause and effect of rising food prices in the U.S. and around the world.

> CNN.com sponsors 19 journalists this week from leading minority journalism associations for the network's Digital Media Workshop. Tomorrow and Friday participants will attend the all-expense-paid workshop based around the production tools and user participation aspects of CNN.com.

> Oprah Winfrey spent an hour today with John Quinones of ABC Primetime's "What Would You Do?" series, discussing the show. Many former hidden camera stars of the show were in the audience to give their take on their roles.