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Soybean prices on the rise, could impact other food sources
Apr 30, 2012
The cost of soybeans is now hitting levels not seen just before the 2008 food crisis, and when this happens farmers switch to soybeans and away from rice -- that crucial staple of diets in so many parts of the world.
World Bank directors to decide on new leader
Apr 16, 2012
Today the World Bank's directors are picking a new new president. The U.S. has nominated one candidate, and historically the American choice gets the job. But for the first time, there's another contender -- from the developing world.
U.N. hopes to limit foreign farmland investment
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Adriene Hill
Mar 26, 2012
The U.N. wants limits on the amount of farmland foreign investors can buy up around the world. The organization will vote on new voluntary guidelines in mid-May.
Race to find new World Bank leader could take power from U.S.
Mar 21, 2012
How would the IMF and the World Bank really change if the new leader was appointed from a developing nation instead of the U.S.?
World’s richest man launches a news site and taps Larry King to host
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Marc Sanchez
Mar 12, 2012
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Legalize drugs? VP Biden says no.
Mar 6, 2012
In Mexico, Vice President Biden signals the administration is not open to changing drug policy.
PODCAST: Taxpayers lose on mortgage settlement, Ford's turnaround
Feb 17, 2012
What's the driving force behind Ford's turnaround? CEO Alan Mulally discusses from Detroit. Down South, reality TV is looking for new voices in the backwoods. Prices are rising -- for both food ingredients and gas. Britain and France are set to sign a nuclear energy deal. Whitney Houston's estate isn't making much money from all those "I Will Always Love You" plays. We explain why. Plus, what does the spectrum auction mean? And are taxpayers bailing out the banks again?
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on the future of L.A.
Feb 9, 2012
The Los Angeles mayor and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors discusses public transportation, city budgets and what's ahead for his city.
Efforts pay off in fighting deforestation in Brazil
Feb 6, 2012
The Brazilian government has ramped up efforts to stop deforestation in the Amazon. So far, it seems to be slowly working.
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