Jul 17, 2006

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Ford commits to fuel efficiency . . . in the UK

by John Dimsdale

Jul 17, 2006

Ford today announced it will invest almost $2 billion to develop better hybrid technology in its automobiles. But the automaker will do it all in Britain. John Dimsdale reports.

Globalization is draining American wages

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 17, 2006

Despite sky-high energy prices, rising interest rates and a bi-polar stock market, second-quarter numbers are coming in at all-time highs. So what's the secret? Commentator Kim Clark says it's deceptively simple.

Heating up the power grid

by Amy Scott

Jul 17, 2006

It's hot out there. The first six months of 2006 have been the hottest on record in the US. So why haven't we seen any rolling blackouts, brownouts or other effects of energy drains? Amy Scott reports.

Under attack: Life in Israel

by Kai Ryssdal

Jul 17, 2006

Host Kai Ryssdal talks to Haifa resident David Rudge about daily life on the streets of Israel after six days of violence. Like how does he withdraw money from the ATM?

Stem cell politics

by Hillary Wicai

Jul 17, 2006

The Senate is debating a bill that would allow federal funding of stem cell research. It's expected to pass, but President Bush has threatened to veto any such bill — and money may not be the key issue, Hillary Wicai explains.

Iraqi military food scandal

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 17, 2006

Another food-related scandal has its grip on the Iraqi government. Lawmakers there are investigating contractors who provide food and other life support services, to the Iraqi military, as Ben Gilbert reports.

Cheating the (parking) system

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 17, 2006

Texas may still have some wide, open spaces, but not for motorists in rapidly growing Austin. A shortage of parking spots has fueled an outbreak of illegally used handicapped permits. Michael May reports.