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FDA China branch to monitor food
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Scott Tong
Nov 19, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration's first office in China will make it easier for inspectors to check food for export. Scott Tong reports.
Gregg Steinhafel: Interview transcript
May 20, 2009
CONVERSATIONS FROM THE CORNER OFFICE: Target Chairman and CEO Gregg Steinhafel
Keeping a retail niche in the bullseye
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Kai Ryssdal
May 20, 2009
Gregg Steinhafel, chairman and CEO of Target Corp., talks about the company's strategy for weathering the recession and expanding its place in the retail market.
Dell to offer low-cost computers to emerging markets
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Richard Core
Aug 27, 2008
With sales of PC laptops and desktops slowing in the United States, Dell is making a push for markets in growing economies around the world with a...
Miami luring tourists from S. America
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Dan Grech
Sep 5, 2008
Miami saw a drop in tourism during the first half of this year and wants the tourists back. A travel show this weekend turns south -- way south -- to bring a wave of visitors to the beaches and shopping malls.
Don't forget the already poor
Oct 13, 2008
Charities are taking a blow from the economic crisis, as are emerging-nation businesses that rely on loans and profits. Commentator Edward Miguel warns of the consequences of heightened poverty.
China tries straddling fence with Russia
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Scott Tong
Aug 28, 2008
At a six-way security meeting in Central Asia with Russian and Chinese participants today, Russia's invasion of Georgia got tepid support from four of its Asian allies -- leaving China stuck in the middle. Scott Tong reports.
MLB investigating bonus scandal
Aug 5, 2008
Major League Baseball and the FBI are looking into whether some talent scouts have been skimming off the top of the signing bonuses given to young players from the Dominican Republic. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
McCain supports Colombia free trade
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Dan Grech
Jul 2, 2008
Republican presidential candidate John McCain is in Colombia today in support of a free trade deal. Democratic candidate Barack Obama does not support the deal. Dan Grech has more on the specifics of the proposed agreement.
Truvia a sweet option for diet soda
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Alisa Roth
Jul 9, 2008
The no-calorie sweetener Truvia hits the markets today, and Coca-cola is already planning to produce diet sodas with it in the future. Alisa Roth has more on how other beverage makers may or may not use the sugar alternative.
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