Shell Reports $7.4 Billion Loss, Blaming Low Oil And Gas Prices
In addition to lower oil prices, Royal Dutch Shell says it incurred billions in costs when it shut down large-scale projects in Alaska and Canada.
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GOP Candidates Prepare To Debate On Economic Issues In Colorado
The GOP presidential candidates are in Boulder, Colo., Wednesday night for their third debate, which will focus on economic issues.
VW Reports First Quarterly Loss In This Century, At $1.8 Billion
That $1.8 billion figure represents the after-tax loss claimed by Volkswagen in its new quarterly statement. The carmaker's loss before taxes was far higher, at $3.8 billion.
Episode 518: Your Organs, Please
How do you get someone to sign up as an organ donor? Today on the show: The story of one woman who found a way by partnering with one of the more hated American institutions.
Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve again decided against raising interest rates from their current level near zero, citing concerns about inflation and job growth.
Chipotle vs. McDonald's: The Rise Of Fast Casual Food In 'The New Yorker'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to New Yorker writer Michael Specter about his article, "Freedom from Fries," on the rise of fast casual food and the impact on the fast food industry.
What's In The Budget Deal: More Spending, Some Savings, A Few Gimmicks
The budget deal might be a political win, but is it good policy? Check out what's in it.
As Fed Officials Meet, A Rate Hike Suddenly Seems Less Likely
With the U.S. economy showing signs of slowing, Federal Reserve policymakers are divided over how to respond.
What Happens If Congress Doesn't Raise The Debt Ceiling?
Congress is running up against a deadline to raise the debt ceiling, and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says that risks "manufacturing a crisis for our country." What is the debt ceiling anyway? And what happens if the U.S. hits it?
Congress' Two Big Looming Fiscal Deadlines, Explained
The debt ceiling and budget deadlines are approaching at the same time. Here are the differences between the two.