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What can be expected from the U.N. climate conference
Scott Tong Nov 28, 2011
United Nations delegates are meeting in Durban, South Africa, to discuss the global regulations for energy usage. Last time, negotiators couldn't agree on how to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Will anything change this time?
'Make the Bread, Buy the Butter'
Tess Vigeland Nov 24, 2011
We learn what's cheaper -- and tastier -- to make at home and what you should just buy from the grocery store.
PODCAST: The cranberry industry, no Thanksgiving for Europe
Mary Dooe Nov 29, 2011
This Thanksgiving, we talk to a big wig in the cranberry industry, the CEO of Ocean Spray. While the U.S. is on holiday, financial troubles in the eurozone march on. And Google wants to light up your home -- with lightbulbs, that is.
Grocers hope to cash in on last-minute Thanksgiving shopping
Gregory Warner Nov 24, 2011
The hours leading up to Thanksgiving are considered the busiest grocery-shopping time of the year. So, some grocers are hoping to capitalize by staying open.
Dissecting the art of the sandwich
Kai Ryssdal Nov 23, 2011
Jon Chonko's new book takes apart the sandwich -- quite literally.
Report: More extreme weather on the way
Sarah Gardner Nov 18, 2011
A report out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we can expect hotter summers and more extreme weather events in the coming years.
Recession meanz Heinz
Paddy Hirsch Nov 20, 2011
Squeezed by rising commodities prices and falling demand in the U.S., Heinz is responding by appealing to cost-conscious consumers
The scientific challenge
Jon Miller Jan 23, 2012
It's not one breakthrough that will feed the expected 9 billion people in 2045, but rather making good on what science has already delivered.
Baguettes straight from the vending machine
John Laurenson Nov 10, 2011
In Paris, a baker has invented a vending machine that will satisfy your midnight snack attack for fresh bread.
Starbucks profits up 29% last quarter
Eve Troeh Nov 7, 2011
Starbucks profits were up last quarter, but it has plans to increase profits even more through the sale of K-Cups.
