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Thursday, May 31, 2012 2:51 pm
A five-year, $10 billion expansion in Port Arthur, Texas, has created the largest refinery in the country. But because the U.S. has become a net exporter of gasoline and the facility will contribute to that trend, analysts say the project won't have a big impact on national fuel prices.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 7:57 pm
A jury found former Democratic Sen. John Edwards not guilty on one count of campaign finance fraud and was deadlocked on five other counts. The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, D.C., filed an amicus brief in the Edwards corruption case, asking that it be thrown out. Melanie Sloan, executive director of the group, offers her insight.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 3:57 pm
President Obama's campaign has tried to turn attention to Mitt Romney's tenure as governor of Massachusetts. It's a period Romney rarely discusses on his own. As Obama supporters brought their fight to Romney's backyard, Boston, Romney focused his attention on Obama's experience.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 3:29 pm
The jury has reached a not guilty verdict on one of the counts in the John Edwards corruption case. It was deadlocked on the other five counts and the judge declared a mistrial. Melissa Block talks to Jeff Tiberii of North Carolina Public Radio.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 2:48 pm
Antibiotic-free food went mainstream after Chipotle's founder advertised free-range pork on the menu. Now many big players in food service are getting into the act, creating a few supply chain hiccups.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 1:50 pm
Republicans who thought the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan would change the party's traditional interventionist views are disappointed. On the other hand, many senior officials from the George W. Bush years feel comfortable with Romney.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 1:23 pm
Known for her soaring melodies and rich, rugged voice, the singer-songwriter performs songs from her new album, Bear Creek, in NPR's Studio 4A.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 1:23 pm
Heart of a Samurai tells the true story of 14-year-old Manjiro, a boy who was shipwrecked, rescued by whalers and taken to America. It was the late 1800s, when Japan was cut off from the outside world — until Manjiro returned and influenced the shogun to open the country to diplomacy.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 1:11 pm
At the trial of John Edwards on Thursday, attention turned to the actual jury and its verdict. It was a switch from earlier days, when alternates dubbed the "giggle gang" stole the show. Their actions were relatively benign, but there is precedent for shenanigans in the jury pool at U.S. trials.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 1:00 pm
After watching Greece from afar, many Spaniards feel that they could be next in line for a costly bailout. Spain will have to pay $40 billion in interest this year alone. Unemployment tops 24 percent and is rising.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 1:00 pm
Gardot captures the sensibility that guides, shapes and defines so much Brazilian music.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 12:00 pm
The jury has reached a verdict on one charge in the John Edwards corruption case. Melissa Block talks to Russell Lewis.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 12:00 pm
Robert Siegel speaks with Gary Connery about his latest skydive without a parachute, and wearing a specially designed wing suit.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 12:00 pm
The president of the European Central Bank warned Thursday that the set-up of the European currency is unsustainable. In some of the harshest remarks by a senior European official to date, Mario Draghi criticized the vacuum resulting from the lack of action by European governments.
Full ArticleThursday, May 31, 2012 12:00 pm
New York City's mayor wants to ban sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces from being sold at restaurants, delis and other venues to combat obesity. It's not the first time Mayor Bloomberg has taken on the soda industry. The announcement is prompting objections from beverage distributors — and from some New Yorkers who say they're fed up with the crusades of so-called Nanny Bloomberg.
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