Presidential Race
From The Stump: Bachmann, Santorum
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Calif. Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Blocked In Court
()A federal judge says the rules favor biofuels produced in the state. The California Air Resources Board adopted the first-in-the-nation mandate as part of the state's landmark 2006 global warming law.
NPR tracks significant events and developments in the Obama administration.
National Security
Terrorists Struggle To Gain Recruits On The Web()
December 29, 2011 Terror groups are using social media to find new followers. But analysts say if you look at the recruiting numbers, the strategy has failed. What's more, their frank exchanges on Facebook and Twitter have been a boon to law enforcement.
The Salt
Chefs Roll Out Hearty, Homey Meatballs On The Cheap()
December 29, 2011 What's not to love about a meatball? Restaurateurs are discovering these thrifty orbs as a comforting cure for hard times.
The Salt
When The Food Isn't All Right On The Night Shift()
December 29, 2011 Working nights is bad for your health. But scientists haven't really looked at whether the poor food available is really to blame. New studies ask whether providing better food to shift workers would be an easy fix for a big public health problem.
Hard Times: A Journey Across America
In Katrina's Wake, New Orleans Enjoys Startup Boom()
December 29, 2011 New Orleans has long been known as one of America's hardest luck cities, struggling over the years with poverty, crime, corruption and tragic disaster. But the city's darkest days have sparked a surprising new entrepreneurial spirit.
Technology
Year In Review: Mega Tech Brands Raise Megabucks()
December 29, 2011 This year was tumultuous for stocks. But that didn't scare off mega brands in technology. Twenty-eight tech companies went public and raised more than $6 billion — a whopping 85 percent increase over 2010. Winners included LinkedIn; busts included Groupon.
It Was A Good Year For...
2011 Put Chrysler Back In The Fast Lane()
December 29, 2011 In 2011, Chrysler recovered from bankruptcy by redefining itself as a better, more luxurious car company and paying off nearly $8 billion in bailout loans. To top it all off, Chrysler sales are up 25 percent this year, about twice the industry average.
