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The effect in Mexico of U.S. gun laws
Peter O'Dowd Dec 21, 2012
New research suggests rising violence in Mexico could be tied to U.S. gun laws.
Japan's new prime minister faces challenges
Rob Schmitz Dec 17, 2012
Newly-elected Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces the tasks of reviving Japan's economy and handling strained relations with China.
How Americans feel about marijuana, unions post-election
Frank Newport Dec 13, 2012
Michigan workers protested Governor Rick Snyder's decision to pass the right-to-work bills into law yesterday. They say the laws weaken unions.
Deportees get a one-way plane ticket to Mexico City
Peter O'Dowd Dec 10, 2012
The U.S. spent a lot of money to fly Mexican detainees back to the interior of their country, instead of dropping them off just south of the Mexican border. Did it work?
As U.S. pot laws evolve, some Mexicans question their policy
Jennifer Collins Nov 27, 2012
Recent votes to legalize marijuana in Colorado and Washington state have some Mexicans calling on their government to reconsider its drug policies.
Why local elections matter more to your personal finance
Gretchen Cuda Kroen Nov 9, 2012
Elections with national implications get a lot of media attention, but it's the local races that can have a huge impact on the lives of everyday Americans.
States like Arizona hope to cash in on NAFTA supply chain
Peter O'Dowd Oct 31, 2012
Exports from big states like Texas, California and Michigan have soared since the 1990s when the North American Free Trade Agreement opened U.S. markets to Mexico. But not every state has been as savvy promoting cross-border trade.
Is running the government like running a business?
Paddy Hirsch Oct 31, 2012
Running the U.S. economy is just like running a business, right? Not necessarily. Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains the differences between a president and CEO.
NAFTA's promise slowed by lack of border infrastructure
Mónica Ortiz Uribe Oct 30, 2012
Every day, more than a billion dollars worth of goods moves across the border between Mexico and the U.S. But customs wait times are inconsistent, which is a problem for manufacturers.
Arizona manufacturer sees Mexico as key to growth
Jude Joffe-Block Oct 29, 2012
It's been 20 years since NAFTA was signed. These days, the mantra is that more manufacturing plants in Mexico should be good for the U.S.
