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Car Ride Service Puts Gender In The Driver's Seat

7:06pm November 22, 2014

Car share programs are extremely popular, but so are concerns for safety. NPR's Tess Vigeland talks to Stella Mateo, founder of SheRides, which allows passengers to choose the gender of their driver.

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Joel Bowman, 66, rides his e-bike six miles daily to his job at Emory University in Atlanta.

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Electric Bikes, On A Roll In Europe, Start To Climb In U.S.

5:09am November 22, 2014

by Susanna Capelouto

Electric bicycles have been popular in Europe for some time. But recently there has been a surge in U.S. sales amid changing perceptions that e-bikes aren't just for the elderly.

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The Viagra Of The Himalayas Brings In Big Bucks And Big Problems

6:49pm November 21, 2014

by Lauren Silverman

A fungus consumes a worm and sprouts out of its head. The resulting ... thing ... is deemed an aphrodisiac and sells for more than gold. How do you keep people from killing each other to harvest it?

Aereo.com, a Web service that provides television shows online, is shown on an iPhone on April 22. The Supreme Court ruled that the service violates copyright law.

Still Reeling From Supreme Court Ruling, Aereo Files For Bankruptcy

3:42pm November 21, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The streaming company's founder said fallout from the court's decision in favor of TV networks proved "too difficult to overcome."

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood is in its second season on PBS.

Daniel Tiger: Won't You Be His Neighbor?

1:31pm November 21, 2014

by Erika Beras

The PBS program Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood is bringing the legacy of Fred Rogers to a new generation of children.

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President Obama announces executive actions on U.S. immigration policy during a nationally televised address from the White House on Thursday.

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Obama Goes It Alone, Shielding Up To 5 Million Immigrants From Deportation

1:01pm November 21, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Defying congressional Republicans, President Obama will defer the deportation of the undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and will also prioritize the deportation of criminals.

Beacon Power President and CEO Barry Brits, at the company's plant in Hazle Township, Pa. He says a loan from the Department of Energy made it possible for his company to develop its flywheel energy storage technology.

After Solyndra Loss, U.S. Energy Loan Program Turning A Profit

11:53pm November 20, 2014

by Jeff Brady

The federal government lost hundreds of millions of dollars when solar panel maker Solyndra and car company Fisker went bankrupt. Now the loan program has made up for early losses and is in the black.

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A stats board displayed at the Domino's flagship store in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Domino's Becomes A Tech Company That Happens To Make Pizza

7:20pm November 20, 2014

by Elise Hu

Advancements in online and mobile orders have become key ingredients for the company's recent success. Domino's innovations include an online pizza tracker and a voice-ordering app.

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Chief Agent Jerry Flowers' says good guys "wear white hats."

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How To Catch A Cattle Thief

6:30pm November 20, 2014

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Cattle theft has been making a major comeback. A drought in the West has meant higher beef prices, making cattle an attractive target for thieves.

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Protesters gather outside Wal-Mart's offices in Gurgaon, India. Their demand: Wal-Mart should build its stores far from markets where they work.

Indian Shopkeepers Greet Wal-Mart's Expansion Plans With Protests

4:39pm November 20, 2014

by Rhitu Chatterjee

"Wal-Mart, come to your senses!" the protesters shouted. These vendors and hawkers are not happy that the retail giant plans to open 50 more stores.