Nov 16th, 2008 · After nearly a year of hard-bargaining with U.S. negotiators, the Iraqi government voted to approve a draft agreement for the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq within the next three years.
Nov 4th, 2008 · For over a century, organized labor was wary of foreign workers. The more immigrants in the labor market, the less bargaining power for unions. But in recent years, some labor unions have changed their minds and want workers — no matter their legal status — to join.
Nov 1st, 2008 · A rebel army outside the eastern capital of Goma is pushing for direct talks with the government. But despite major territorial gains this week, they have yet to reach the bargaining table. NPR's Gwen Thompkins joins guest host Alison Stewart from a rebel-controlled area.
Oct 15th, 2008 · Three teenaged thieves in Britain got more than they bargained for. The boys snatched a purse away from Janet Lane while she sat on a park bench. But what first looked like an easy theft quickly became a high speed pursuit. Lane took off after them, eventually catching one of the boys by the collar.Turns out the thieves didn't count on their 68-year-old victim being a high school cross-country champion who had never given up running.
Oct 14th, 2008 · As companies teeter on the brink of bankruptcy, the price of their stocks look more and more appealing. Our personal finance expert examines whether these bargain stocks are worth purchasing and what risks are involved.
Sep 27th, 2008 · Congress and the White House are trying to come up with a plan to pull the nation's financial markets from the abyss. Talks on the proposed $700 billion bailout fell apart Thursday when House Republicans revolted over news that a deal had been struck when they weren't on board. They returned to the bargaining table Friday.
Sep 5th, 2008 · Boeing's machinists have voted to strike, but also to return to the bargaining table for one last try. Boeing and the International Association of Machinists will have 48 hours to see if they can close the gap on pay, benefits and job security.
Sep 5th, 2008 · Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has agreed to step down later this month and serve 120 days in a county jail as part of a plea deal. Kilpatrick's resignation ends an almost six-month fight to stay in office amid obstruction of justice charges. Thursday night, Kilpatrick made his first public speech to Detroiters after the plea bargain.