Politics
House To Vote On Short-Term Debt Ceiling Extension
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Fla. Tomato Growers Say Mexico Trade Deal Is Rotten
January 23, 2013 For 16 years, Mexican growers have agreed not to sell tomatoes below what's called a reference price, meant to protect Florida growers from cheap Mexican tomatoes. But half of all tomatoes eaten in the U.S. come from Mexico, and Mexican growers say it's because their tomatoes taste better.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Algeria Attack Raises Security Alarms For Energy Firms
January 22, 2013 Islamic militants' attack on a huge gas plant in the Sahara underscores the dangers that energy companies face when they do business in politically unstable places. Such facilities can be hard to protect and fences alone don't do the job, security experts say.
The Two-Way
Sales Of Existing Homes Hit Five-Year High In 2012
January 22, 2013 The housing market continues to show signs that it's on the mend. Both sales and prices are up from a year ago.
All Tech Considered
This Defense Contractor Has A Green Side
January 22, 2013 AeroVironment has an unusual combination of products — military drones and electric vehicle chargers. The company's president acknowledges that some workers are uncomfortable with the company's dual interests, but he doesn't see a conflict.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Around the Nation
Gun Background Checks Need Fixes, Experts Say
January 21, 2013 One of President Obama's gun control proposals appears to have widespread support — universal background checks for gun purchases. Some experts on mental health and gun violence find problems with the current laws, and they say the system doesn't do a very good job of predicting and preventing gun crime.
Arts & Life
Aretha Franklin Was Already Famous, But Her Hat-Maker Wasn't
January 21, 2013 When Detroit milliner Luke Song made Aretha Franklin's now-iconic 2009 inaugural hat — you know, the one with the big bow? — he had no idea he'd be making thousands more.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Environment
Former Anti-GMO Activist Says Science Changed His Mind
January 20, 2013 For years, British environmental activist Mark Lynas vandalized genetically modified food crops. Then, he had a change of heart. He went in front of the world to reverse his position, telling the anti-GMO lobby to "get out of the way and let the rest of us get on with feeding the world sustainably."
Around the Nation
Dependent On Arms Plant, N.Y. Town Braces For Gun Laws' Impact
January 20, 2013 WRVOGenerations of family members have worked at the Remington Arms factory in Ilion, but new state gun legislation has many worried they'll lose their livelihood. "Everybody around this area, if it wasn't for Remington Arms, would be in trouble," a local restaurant owner says.
