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Texting turns 20, U.N. group begins talks over Internet control
David Brancaccio Dec 4, 2012
Celebrating the text message as the technology turns twenty, and waiting on results from a UN summit on controlling the Internet.
As U.N. meets on climate, U.S. blocks a European law
Eve Troeh Nov 30, 2012
President Obama signed a bill this week protecting U.S. airlines from an emission tax when they fly in and out of Europe. The EU's carbon tax is so unpopular, it's been suspended for all carriers for a year.
The science behind Obama's fundraising emails
Kai Ryssdal Nov 29, 2012
"Casual" and "frequent" seem to be the formula for campaign fundraising emails.
Obama tries a hashtag to avoid the fiscal cliff
Queena Kim Nov 28, 2012
The Obama administration is using #My2K to raise awareness about middle-class tax increases.
Facing the 'climate cliff'
Jeff Horwich Nov 26, 2012
As the Kyoto Protocol nears its expiry, leaders from around the world will come together in for the United Nations yearly climate talks to discuss a new global deal to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
How a pilot shortage could impact consumers
Sarah Gardner Nov 23, 2012
Flying used to be a glamorous job, but today's pilots work long hours for less pay. What does a shortage of pilots in the commercial airline industry mean for the future of flying and ticket prices?
Glitch-prone airline computer systems, Nokia's new maps app
David Brancaccio Nov 21, 2012
Nokia's new maps app could give Apple a run for its mobile money, and understanding why airline computer systems are prone to massive crashes.
President Obama attends economic conference in Cambodia
Scott Tong Nov 20, 2012
Today, President Obama is on his way back to the United States after several days in Southeast Asia. His most recent stop in the tour was in Cambodia, where he attended an economic conference.
Climate change comes to the cranberry bog
Sarah Gardner Nov 19, 2012
Cranberry growers in Massachusetts are starting to look elsewhere to farm as a warming climate makes managing bogs more expensive and interferes with the maturing of berries.
Will Obama visit open up Southeast Asia economies?
Jonathan Head Nov 19, 2012
The focus of President Obama's visit to the region has been geopolitical but what about the economic gains to be made?
