Celeste Headlee
Government shutdown: Not so bad
The looming government shutdown, currently being debated by President Obama and Congress, might not be as bad as people think.
Untangling the conflict in the Ivory Coast
The battle in the Ivory Coast between forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara and Laurent Gbagbo is more complex than it may seem.
'Wretches and Jabberers'
The new documentary stars two autistic friends who travel around the world, meet other autistic people and advocate for autism rights.
Unemployment drops, 230,000 jobs added in March
Nearly all job gains in March driven by private employers, a good indication that the economy may be picking up.
Historically black colleges: Still a good educational option?
New study indicates graduates of historically black colleges may not achieve same success as counterparts who attend traditionally white schools.
Impact of global events on oil prices
How the crisis in Japan and protests throughout the Middle East are raising the price of oil, and hurting the American economy.
How was Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya named?
Military actions from Operation Odyssey Dawn to Operation Desert Shield often have strange PR names. Military personnel have to take them quite seriously.
100 years after The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire happened a century ago, but the labor-safety issues that led to the disaster are relevant today.
Libya attacks: not about democracy
A retired Air Force colonel says the objective in Operation Odyssey Dawn in Libya isn't clear, but it's not about democracy.
Investing in catastrophes
A market for so catastrophe bonds is growing in the United States as natural disasters become more frequent and more severe.
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