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Thursday, January 31, 2013
The Two-Way
U.S. Moves To Halt AB InBev's Purchase Of Grupo Modelo
January 31, 2013 A $20.1 billion merger of beer conglomerates is now delayed, after the U.S. Justice Department filed suit Thursday. The deal would put Corona, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and other popular beers under one corporate umbrella, which Justice officials say will mean higher prices.
It's All Politics
For Asian-Americans, Immigration Backlogs Are A Major Hurdle
January 31, 2013 The national conversation around immigration policy tends to focus on Latinos, but Asian-American immigrants face some of the knottiest challenges.
The Salt
Oh, Baby: Squeezable Snacks Might Be Tough On The Teeth
January 31, 2013 Those cute little foil pouches of organic food for toddlers may pose hidden dangers for new teeth and developing mouths. But they may not be any more of a risk than the frequent use of sippy cups and bottles, dentists say.
The Two-Way
Hagel: 'No One Individual Vote, Quote Or Statement Defines Me'
January 31, 2013 "My overall worldview has never changed," said the former senator, who has been nominated to be secretary of defense.
The Two-Way
In Alabama, Hostage Standoff Continues; Child Thought To Be Unharmed
January 31, 2013 Since Tuesday, police have been trying to convince a man to release the 5-year-old boy they say he snatched from a school bus after killing the driver.
The Two-Way
Shooting Death Of Chicago Teen Ignites Outrage, Enters National Gun Debate
January 31, 2013 Fifteen-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed less than a mile from President Obama's home in Chicago. A week before, she and others in her school's band had been in Washington during the inaugural festivities. Now, her death is part of the discussion about gun laws.
The Salt
Future Farms Of America Might Not Include Much Family
January 31, 2013 Family farms often rely on the next generation to carry on the family business. However, some agricultural economists say family farmers should work to modernize their hiring practices and consider that the most qualified workers might come from outside the family.
Business
Boeing Contract Offer Could Prompt Engineers Strike
January 31, 2013 KPLUBoeing is scrambling to figure out why two batteries malfunctioned on its 787, causing officials to ground the airplane this month. And at a time when Boeing most needs its skilled engineers, they're weighing a possible strike. Union leaders are considering the company's final contract offer Thursday.
It's All Politics
Cabinet Picks Show A Shift In How U.S. Wages War
January 31, 2013 The White House has emphasized that incoming Secretary of State John Kerry and Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel — both Vietnam veterans — understand the full cost of war. President Obama says that makes them the right choice for their jobs, as the U.S. moves away from big wars to a targeted approach.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
It's All Politics
Will Economic Contraction Affect Debate Over Sequester?
January 30, 2013 Federal spending cuts may have hurt the U.S. economy's fourth-quarter growth. But don't count on that changing the dynamics of the current debate over the sequester, the ax poised to start hacking $1.2 trillion from federal spending if Congress fails to stop it by the March 1 deadline.
The Two-Way
Middle-Aged Breadwinners Become Part Of The 'Sandwich Generation'
January 30, 2013 As more grown children cannot find jobs and aging parents aren't working, the generation in the middle is faced with financial responsibility for both groups, a Pew study finds.
It's All Politics
LaPierre Fights To Stop The 'Nightmare' Of Background Checks
January 30, 2013 The National Riffle Association's top lobbyist told senators that federal authorities need to enforce existing gun laws, not punish the "little people" with new regulations.
