May 17, 2011

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Freakonomics: Why bounty hunters catch more fugitives than police officers

by Stephen Dubner

May 17, 2011

Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner discusses the difference between bounty hunters and police officers that really matters when it comes to catching fugitives.

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Eurozone members approve Portugal bailout, but Germany's not happy about it

by Stephen Beard

May 17, 2011

Germany is Europe's biggest and richest country. But Germans are growing weary -- and wary -- of their over-sized role in the Eurozone bailouts.

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New York launches probe into financial crisis

by Stacey Vanek Smith

May 17, 2011

The state attorney general, often dubbed the Sheriff of Wall Street, probes three major banks that issued risky mortgage-backed securities.

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States collect more taxes than expected

by Janet Babin

May 17, 2011

Tax revenues are topping projections in California, New Jersey, West Virginia and others.

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Why did Google just borrow $3 billion?

by Bob Moon

May 17, 2011

For Google and other companies sitting on pile of cash, it may seem strange to offer corporate bonds right now. But, then again, now might be the best time to borrow money.

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Kissinger on China -- past and present

by Kai Ryssdal

May 18, 2011

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger discusses what it was like the first time he visited Beijing in 1971, the nation's economic rise, and whether U.S. worries about China are justified.