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Senator Carl Levin and Tim Cook clash in tax haven hearing

Senator Carl Levin says big companies are abusing tax loopholes. Apple's Tim Cook says they uphold the spirit of the law.

Interview by Kai Ryssdal

Working in the dark, in the aftermath of Moore's tornado

Recovery begins for those in the tornado's wake in Moore, Okla.

Interview by Kai Ryssdal

Meet the Twitter account of the 15,500-page Keystone XL report

It appears anyone can get a Twitter account these days, even a massive government document.

Why companies are getting rid of cubicle walls

Businesses are moving away from individual offices and high-walled cubicles to more open environments. Fitting more workers into a smaller space also slashes rent costs.

by Annie Baxter

Jamie Dimon as chairman and CEO: His own 'yes man'?

JPMorgan Chase shareholders have voted to maintain Jamie Dimon's role as both CEO and chairman of the bank.

Microsoft's new Xbox battles mobile gaming

The new Xbox merely has to catch up with the past eight years of digital devices.

by Shannon Mullen

Moleskine's CEO on paper's advantages (and how to pronounce Moleskine)

Arrigo Berni puts his bet on paper over tablets after taking Moleskine public.

Interview by Kai Ryssdal

How much does organic gardening really save you?

Do you save money by growing your own food? Or does the cost of maintain a garden wither any savings you get from harvesting your own heirloom tomatoes?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

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Why companies are getting rid of cubicle walls

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Annie Baxter May 21, 2013

Businesses are moving away from individual offices and high-walled cubicles to more open environments....

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What will it take to make tornado prediction better?

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Shannon Mullen May 21, 2013

Prediction for tornadoes like the one in Moore, Okla., has gotten pretty good. Building thousands of new...

Beyond Payday Loans

A new joint investigative project from Marketplace and ProPublica focuses on a type of lending that can hook borrowers into a spiral of debt for years: installment loans.

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How much does organic gardening really save you?

Do you save money by growing your own food? Or does the cost of maintain...

Posted In: gardening, urban gardens, gardens

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

The former U.S. defense secretary shares lessons on politics and business.

Posted In: Donald Rumsfeld

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How to survive severe student loan debt

The new face of debt is young and worried. Student loans affect nearly 15...

Posted In: student debt, student loan debt, Education

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Angelina Jolie's boon to a small film headed to Cannes

Until days ago, 'Decoding Annie Parker' -- a film about a...

Posted In: documentary, Angelina Jolie

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Does Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine's $70 million gift to USC stack up to other celebrity endowments? (Infographic)

Who else has given millions to universities? Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are...

Posted In: USC, Dr. Dre, music industry

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Why you shouldn't go back to school

In her new book, "Don't Go Back to School,"author Kio Stark...

Posted In: higher education, student loans, student debt

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Is immigration bad for the deficit?

Critics say immigration reform would cost the government trillions in...

Posted In: Immigration

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We asked you to name our conference rooms and the winner is...

We asked listeners to weigh in with suggestions for names for our office...

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10 tips for traveling with kids

Nobody likes to hear a screaming kid on a flight or deal with difficult...

Posted In: Travel, airplane travel, kids

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

Journalism: Practiced. Excellent interview. Thank you.

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

Donald Rumsfeld's interview on Marketplace today was absolutely unbelievable. Really. Is one of his rules not to believe your own spin? I...

jgrothues | May 16, 2013

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

Ryssdal's interview with Rumsfeld was breathtakingly inappropriate. "Marketplace?" If Ryssdal wants to promote his obvious biases...

rcd43 | May 16, 2013

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How World Finance makes a killing lending on the installment (loan) plan

There is something fundamentally wrong with predatory lending businesses, whether they are pay day loans or installment contracts. The business...

entropyman | May 15, 2013

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