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British government wants booze price hike
Nov 28, 2012
Faced with the costs of alcoholism and alcohol-related crime, Britain's government wants to introduce a mandatory minimum price for alcohol. Cheap drink is believed to cost the country billions of dollars each year.
Stock market tumbles as Morsi expands powers
Nov 26, 2012
As President Morsi works to resolve tensions over his expanded powers, confidence in Egypt's government and economy falters.
More $100 bills in circulation than ever before
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Kai Ryssdal
Nov 23, 2012
About 80 percent of U.S. currency is now printed in the $100 denomination. Surprised? Quartz reporter Matt Phillips explains how this came to be.
Can California celebrate a revenue turnaround?
Nov 16, 2012
California's debt is shrinking, for now, thanks to voters who approved a tax hike and a growing economy.
High-rise renters hurt by Sandy flooding
Nov 13, 2012
The flooding from Superstorm Sandy has displaced a lot of New Yorkers, including those who live far above the high-water mark.
A veteran serves his country through farming
Nov 9, 2012
Most of us don't think of the words "farmer" and "soldier" together. But surprisingly, farming may be a great option for soldiers returning home from war.
President looks for toehold on 'fiscal cliff'
Nov 9, 2012
President Obama makes his first public comments since election night, expected to size up climb up 'fiscal cliff'
Education, economy help undecideds make their choice
Nov 5, 2012
Loudoun County, Virginia fence-sitters explain what got them to commit.
After Sandy, the marathon must go on
Nov 2, 2012
The New York City Marathon will go off as scheduled Sunday morning as the city still deals with clean up, massive power outages, and limited transit services.
PODCAST: Meatloaf and new beetles invasion
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Jeff Horwich
Oct 26, 2012
The riddle of third-quarter GDP: Consumers consuming, but business ain't booming. China's reaction to a New York Times expose on the country's leader. A new beetles invasion -- this time, the main casualty is not wilting teenage girls, it's Canadian lumber and cost of building U.S. homes.