Obama Laces Up To Tout Asian Trade Deal At Nike
The president says he's pushing for the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership in part to boost "Made in the U.S.A." products around the world. So why make the pitch at Nike?
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Oil Prices Are Rising Again, But Will They Keep Going Up?
Oil hit a new high for the year — closing at just under $61 a barrel. But some analysts say the global economic slowdown and the rise of alternative energy will mean less demand and lower prices.
Power Problems: Puerto Rico's Electric Utility Faces Crippling Debt
The island's power authority owes $9 billion. Power costs are already high, but bondholders are pushing for rate hikes. That may deter employers, which would further hurt the territory's weak economy.
In Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis, There Are No Easy Solutions
After years of recession and rampant tax evasion, the U.S. territory is desperate to renegotiate its $73 billion debt. But it can't declare bankruptcy, and plans to raise taxes face strong resistance.
Puerto Rico Is Sowing A New Generation Of Small Farmers
Decades of industrialization have left the island reliant on imported food. But change is coming — from government subsidies for small farmers, to classes that teach school kids how to grow food.
I'm 'The Chief Worrying Officer': Ted Leonsis On Running Washington Sports
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Ted Leonsis about the hectic life of being the public face of pro sports in Washington, D.C. He owns the city's NHL, NBA, and WNBA teams.
Fed Chair Yellen's Warning Adds To Recent Market Jitters
Both stock and bond markets had already been having a rough week before the Federal Reserve's Janet Yellen warned about "potential dangers."
When The Sharing Economy Brings Unexpected Experiences
The number of people using these services is growing fast. Find out what happens when a writer rents out his Mini Cooper and an Airbnb tenant learns something terrible has happened to his host.
At Last: Kentucky Authorities Bust Ring Behind Great Bourbon Heist
In 2013, more than 200 bottles of pricey Pappy Van Winkle bourbon vanished from a Kentucky distillery. Tuesday authorities announced indictments in what appears to be a much bigger crime syndicate.
Why We Can't Take Chipotle's GMO Announcement All That Seriously
Chipotle says providing "food with integrity" means dropping genetically modified ingredients. But critics say the company's new policy is inconsistent and even dishonest.