Mar 8, 2011

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Program in Mexico helps families make better choices

by Jeff Tyler

Mar 8, 2011

A government program named Oportunidades offers Mexican families small financial rewards for meeting certain obligations, like getting kids regular medical check-ups or keeping them in school.

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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics: The etiquette of 'following' on Twitter

by Kai Ryssdal

Mar 8, 2011

To follow or not to follow? It may not be such a simple choice on the social media site.

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The New Egypt

Egypt's transition to democracy

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 8, 2011

Political parties are starting to form in Egypt -- in preparation for elections to be held later this year. Will the country be ready?

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Bank of America retrenches as rivals grow

by Heidi Moore

Mar 8, 2011

Stung by bad mortgages and mergers, Bank of America plans to cut costs, staff and branches as rivals Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase expand.

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Facebook renting movies

by Steve Henn

Mar 8, 2011

Now members of Facebook can rent movies and pay for them with Facebook credits. The first flick: Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight."

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The short and long-term future of oil

by Scott Tong

Mar 8, 2011

Oil executives are meeting in Houston. Reporter Scott Tong discusses whether there is panic among execs at the energy conference and what's in store for the oil industry going forward.