U.S. Economy Added 271,000 Jobs In October, Beating Expectations
The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5 percent, according to the report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economy
Obama Lifts Veil Of Secrecy On TPP, And It's A Whopper Of A Trade Deal
The U.S. trade representative has released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal more than 6,000 pages long. The 12-nation TPP would cover the world's largest free trade area.
How A Folding Electric Vehicle Went From Car Of The Future To 'Obsolete'
Engineers at MIT developed an electric, shareable car that would fold to conserve parking spaces. A prototype was made for production in Europe. But why did this promising auto never hit the road?
Alcoa Electricity Sales From Yadkin Dams nearing $200M
Alcoa has earned almost $200 million in electricity sales from their dams on the Yadkin River. The dams that once powered an aluminum industry now provide income for the manufacturing company
N.Y. Attorney General Investigates Whether Exxon Mobil Lied On Climate Change
Investigators want to know if the company deceived investors and the public about risks associated with climate change. The company protests that it has included those risks in its reports for years.
Text Of Landmark Trade Deal Is Released, And The Real Debate Begins
The Trans-Pacific Partnership would form a 12-nation, free-trade zone. Advocates say it would level the playing field, but critics say it would lower wages and worker safety standards.
Could Your Social Media Footprint Step On Your Credit History?
The head of a credit scoring firm says Facebook posts can offer an insight into creditworthiness. If your online presence becomes a financial health gauge, there are legal protections to know about.
Episode 661: The Less Deadly Catch
Today on the show, how an economic fix took the deadliest job in America and made it safer. And why a lot of people are mad about it.
States To Face Challenges Enforcing Volkswagen Recall
There are nearly 500,000 diesel engine Volkswagen vehicles that will require a fix to bring them into compliance with U.S. air quality standards. It could be a challenge for states to entice reluctant owners to get their cars fixed.
Racial Tensions Rise In Rio De Janeiro As Economy Continues To Struggle
Amid Brazil's economic slump, race and class tensions are playing out on Rio de Janeiro's beaches. Online images of police and vigilantes targeting poor black youth have captured the public's attention.