Business
Retail Arms Race Escalates To New Level
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
National Security
Border Killings Prompt Scrutiny Over Use Of Force
November 24, 2012 In less than two years, U.S. Border Patrol agents have killed 18 Mexicans along the border — including eight people throwing rocks. Now the Department of Homeland Security is examining its policy on deadly force along the border.
Legal Pot Is Here, But Stash The Wallet For Now
November 24, 2012 On Election Day, voters in Colorado and Washington state legalized marijuana for recreational use. Residents can't just walk in and buy a dime bag yet, however; the states need to set up some ground rules first.
Around the Nation
Strumming The Pain, Songwriters Play Vets' Stories
November 24, 2012 KUTThe SongwritingWith:Soldiers project connects veterans with musicians who help translate their experiences into verse. In a retreat outside Fort Hood, Texas, a group of soldiers opened up like never before about their post-traumatic stress.
Business
Shopping? Small Retailers Want Your Business, Too
November 24, 2012 The idea behind Small Business Saturday is to direct consumers to mom-and-pop stores that probably didn't get swamped by the Black Friday bonanza. These small businesses might not have the best deal on a TV, but experts say they are an important factor in overall economic recovery.
The Two-Way
'Dallas' Villain Larry Hagman Dies At 81
November 24, 2012 Hagman played J.R. Ewing on television's long-running, prime-time soap opera Dallas. His family said in a statement that he died Friday afternoon of complications from a battle with cancer.
Friday, November 23, 2012
World
Russia, U.S. Seek To Resolve Friction On Adoptions
November 23, 2012 Foreign adoptions are a hot-button issue in Russia; some Russian officials have even called for a ban. Despite the political sensitivity, Russia and the U.S. are working out an agreement designed to improve the adoption process for prospective parents and children.
StoryCorps' National Day Of Listening
Remembering A Father And Connecting Generations
November 23, 2012 As part of StoryCorp's National Day of Listening, Tell Me More invited NPR President and CEO Gary Knell to talk about his father, the late David Knell, who was an Army officer in Texas during World War II.
