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What happens when a billionaire faces Congressional confirmation?
Mitchell Hartman May 20, 2013
Commerce Secretary nominee and Hyatt heiress Penny Pritzker will have to shift her billions to avoid conflicts of interest, and prepare for questions about the family business.
As Congress debates farm bill, food stamps hang in the balance
Krissy Clark May 17, 2013
With one in five Americans on food stamps, some in Congress want to cut back on the program.
Google challenges Microsoft over Windows Phone
Ben Johnson May 17, 2013
The two tech giants go head-to-head over advertising on Google's YouTube app.
House Republicans attempt to repeal Obamacare ... for the 37th time
Gigi Douban May 16, 2013
Republicans in the House are expected to hold a vote today to repeal President Obama's health care initiative. It will be their 37th vote on the issue.
Google speaks up on desktops and laptops
Queena Kim May 15, 2013
Google unveiled the next step in voice recognition technology today at its developers' conference. The race is on for computers to really understand us.
What surprises will Google unveil at this year's I/O?
Ben Johnson May 15, 2013
Last year, Google introduced Project Glass. What will be next?
Upfront for TV networks: Build brands, loyalty
Kai Ryssdal May 13, 2013
Television executives pitch advertisers on their new lineups this week in elaborate presentations called upfronts. But can the networks still compete with cable?
Are the 49ers a good fit for Levi Strauss?
Kai Ryssdal May 9, 2013
Can a partnership with the 49ers save the stagnant brand that is Levi Strauss jeans?
If millionaires formed a political party, they'd have a lock on government
Kai Ryssdal May 9, 2013
A Duke professor asks: What would happen if all the millionaires in public office joined a single political party? Answer: They'd control the federal government by a wide margin.
Google invites parents to work
Queena Kim May 9, 2013
What does Google’s Bring Your Parents to Work Day say about the larger culture there?
