Nov 28th, 2008 · Sure, Iowa's known for corn. But for decades it was a major source of house hold appliances. Industry giants like Amana, Maytag and others supplied much of Americans' demand. Most of the factories are closed now, and the losses hit hard in the state. But Iowa has since taken the lead in the emerging field of wind energy.
Nov 26th, 2008 · One of the best years for kids' music in recent memory includes releases from artists with feet firmly in both kid-friendly and adult-oriented worlds. Old favorites went in new directions, while emerging artists gave a glimpse of the future of a genre as diverse and unpredictable as kids themselves.
Nov 18th, 2008 · There's a huge demand for cars in developing countries. The Economist, magazine describes Brazil, Russia, India, and China as "the car industry's big hope." Matthew Symonds, the lead author of the report, tells Steve Inskeep that countries such as Russia, China, India and Brazil represent growth opportunities for Detroit's Big Three automakers.
Nov 15th, 2008 · The Shining Path appears to be re-emerging in Peru. Last month 17 government soldiers and five civilians were killed in the jungle by the group. Guest host Lynn Neary talks with NPR's Juan Forero about the new faces of the Shining Path.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Leaders of the world's 20 largest industrial nations and emerging economies meet this week in Washington DC to discuss the global economic downturn. Simon Johnson is a professor at MIT and a former IMF chief economist. He tells Ari Shapiro the meeting could be a springboard for a more fundamental restructuring of the international financial system.
Nov 11th, 2008 · The Alternate Routes have a knack for harmonies, hooks and creating stylistically diverse, feel-good rock 'n' roll. Katie Herzig, part of an emerging scene of alternative pop music out of Nashville, performs three songs from her latest album, Apple Tree.
Nov 10th, 2008 · The Justice Department is emerging from what many have called its most tumultuous period in decades. A new attorney general will have to restore the department's credibility and work to counter perceptions that law enforcement decisions have become politicized.
Nov 4th, 2008 · In 1940, the United States was just emerging from the shadow of the Great Depression and war loomed in Europe. Into these serious times stepped Gracie Allen, part of the popular comic duo Burns and Allen, who launched a campaign for president.