Dollar-Euro Exchange Rate Can Reveal Pulse Of Global Economy
We examine how the exchange rate between the Euro and the U.S. dollar reflects the health of the global economy.
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Pilots Have Extensive Training Before Flying New Aircraft
We have the latest from the National Transportation Safety Board on its investigation of the Asiana jet crash in San Francisco.
Gays And Lesbians Turn Fight To Workplace Discrimination Ban
With new momentum for same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court, gays and lesbians are hoping for progress in another sphere — the workplace. In 29 states, it's still legal to fire someone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Congress is again considering legislation to ban that.
Drugs, Chaos And Violence Darken Mexico's 'Midnight'
Journalist Alfredo Corchado covers Mexico for the Dallas Morning News. His new book, Midnight In Mexico, is part memoir and part recent history of the upheaval in the country. He talks to Fresh Air about the power of the cartels, the rampant corruption and the hopes for the future of Mexico.
Insurance Pitch To Young Adults Started In Fenway Park
To reach young people, the new health insurance exchanges are looking for sports tie-ins. One reason is the success Massachusetts had in promoting its own health overhaul in partnership with the Boston Red Sox.
Gettysburg Swells As Throngs Mark Civil War's Turning Point
The small town of Gettysburg, Pa., has rolled out the red carpet for tens of thousands of visitors this week. The town hopes the tourists, descending to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, will mean a $100 million boost to the local economy.
A Busy ER Doctor Slows Down To Help Patients Cope With Adversity
For 20 years, Linda Smith was a successful ER doctor. But she started to regret doing painful procedures on patients without having the time to sit down and talk with them. So she became a palliative care doctor, one of a growing number helping people deal with life-threatening illnesses.
New Housing Project In Philadelphia Aims To Attract Teachers
Budget cuts and layoffs are hitting teachers in Philadelphia. But the city and a local developer are hoping to offer some relief: a housing project designed for them. At a similar project in Baltimore, having fellow teachers as neighbors brings support and camaraderie after a tough day at work.
What Is Farm Runoff Doing To The Water? Scientists Wade In
Across the Midwest this summer, scientists are wading into 100 streams to collect water samples and check cages for fish eggs. It's part of a large study to understand how pesticides and agricultural chemicals from farms are affecting the nation's streams.
Vacation Horror Stories: Battling Snow And Broken Transmissions
Listener Jim McLaughlin adds his tale to our series "Vacation Horror Stories." He set out with seven people from Pennsylvania in a snowstorm to Florida and twice had the transmission breakdown on him.