New Manufacturer Gives Oscar Statue A Minor Makeover
The New York-based company, Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry, has taken over production from the Chicago-based R.S. Owens & Co., which had made the statues since 1982.
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Iran To Countries Capping Oil Output: Good For You! But Not For Us
Iran applauded the effort led by Saudi Arabia and Russia to freeze oil production at January levels. But it would not commit itself to participating in plans to cap oil output to drive up prices.
From The Ashes Of Some Coal Plants, New Energy Rises
For decades, coal was king of electricity generation in the U.S., but that's changing. Across the country, coal power plants are being replaced with generators that run on cleaner burning natural gas.
Obama: Supreme Court Nominee Fight Is An Extension Of Partisan Trench Warfare
President Obama says he'll nominate a successor to the late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia. And he challenges Senate Republicans not to deny that nominee a fair hearing and a timely vote.
Trump Opponents Try To Build Property Rights Into A S.C. Primary Issue
A campaign ad by Sen. Ted Cruz is using Donald Trump's support of eminent domain – when the government takes private land for public or commercial use – against him.
Welcome To 'Koreatown,' A Cookbook To Tempt American Taste Buds
From LA to New York, Chef Deuki Hong and writer Matt Rodbard spent two years eating in Korean-American communities. Their new cookbook captures both well-known and obscure flavors of this cuisine.
Ohio Township Drops Case Against Zombie Nativity Scene
Jasen Dixon faced thousands of dollars in fines for what many found distasteful. Basically, ghouls were substituted for the holy family.
Crude Oil Thefts Rise In Texas As Low Prices Force Job Cuts
Oil prices continue to hover near lows not seen in years. It might be surprising then to learn that the theft of oil is up. Oil companies in Texas are lobbying for higher penalties against thieves.
Supreme Court Short List Must Include Diverse Candidates, Author Says
Diversity is expected to be a factor in finding a Supreme Court nominee. David Greene talks to Michael Eric Dyson, author of The Black Presidency: Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America.
States Step Up As Washington Stalls On Immigration
New state laws cover education, identity documents, law enforcement, and health. In all, 49 states and Puerto Rico enacted laws and and resolutions relating to immigration.