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Conflicts between President Trump and courts spark constitutional crisis questions
by Nina Totenberg
Every day it seems new conflicts arise between President Trump and the courts. Prompting another round of the question: Are we in a constitutional crisis?
After The 'Fiscal Cliff,' Businesses Say Some Uncertainty Remains
by John Ydstie
Even after Congress' action to avert part of the "fiscal cliff," business owners remain cautious about hiring and expanding. Those that are growing cite the underlying economy, but others say uncertainty about government spending is keeping them wary.
2012 Smashes Record For Hottest Year In The Lower 48
by Richard Harris
It's official: 2012 was the hottest year on record for the contiguous United States. In fact, it shattered the record set in 1998. The National Climatic Data Center says last year was also extraordinarily dry — and drought conditions are persisting into 2013.