May 1, 2006

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Bolivia takes back its gas

by Scott Tong

May 1, 2006

Bolivia may be following Venezuela's lead on nationalization efforts — and in rebuffing American trade efforts. Scott Tong reports.

The search engine wars

by Bob Moon

May 1, 2006

Google is complaining about Microsoft's new Web browser and its default search tool, saying the business strategy is similar to how Microsoft dealt with its Media Player technology — and that ended up in court. Bob Moon reports.

Progress in Iraq mixed

by Hillary Wicai

May 1, 2006

A new report from finds that thousands of schools, hundreds of police stations and dozens of firehouses have been rebuilt in Iraq. That's the good news. But as is often the case in Iraq, there's some not-so-good news too. Hillary Wicai reports.

Alternative fuel not so new

by Kai Ryssdal

May 1, 2006

With gas prices so high, host Kai Ryssdal talks to our Pulitzer Prize-winning auto critic Dan Neil about green technologies. Where has the auto industry been? And where is it going?

Will the boycotts matter?

by Tess Vigeland

May 1, 2006

Economic boycotts and street protests have been the order of the day in many cities — but will it matter? We check with our reporters in the field at protests around the country.