Nov 21st, 2008 · A rush to build electric cars could also mean a rush to get minerals that are produced in unstable parts of the world. Lithium-ion batteries require large amounts of cobalt, which comes primarily from the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Tibet and Siberia. Easing dependence on foreign oil could mean increasing dependence on foreign minerals — from even less reliable trading partners than the Persian Gulf states.
Nov 19th, 2008 · California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hosting an international climate change summit in Beverly Hills this week. He's partnered with governors from across the country to discuss how cutting emissions can help the economy. We also talk to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who recently vetoed the expansion of coal plants in her state.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Bebo Valdes left Havana 50 years ago, but at the piano, he's still there. He's not reviving anything, he just kept on doing it the old way, long after music in Cuba had moved on. On Live at the Village Vanguard, Valdes shares billing with frequent duo partner, bassist Javier Colina.
Nov 6th, 2008 · Voters in California narrowly approved Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to heterosexual couples. California was one of the few states where gay couples could marry legally. Same sex partners now are turning to the courts, hoping to restore that right.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Watching sex on TV may predict teen pregnancy, a new study finds. Researchers found that sexually active teens who watched sexually explicit TV were about twice as likely as those who didn't to become pregnant or get a partner pregnant.
Oct 16th, 2008 · Sana and Shad Imam, a young Muslim-American couple, let their parents choose their partner. Shad says he thinks people just looking for love are missing out. Compatibility is much more important. The rest is just hard work.
Oct 11th, 2008 · Finance ministers from around the world tried to show the world they are working in a coordinated way to tackle a global financial crisis that has proved to be far more serious than anyone anticipated.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Despite the $700 billion bailout and central banks pumping new liquidity into the system, markets continue to drop. Dr. Richard Peterson, managing partner of MarketPsych, discsuses the psychology behind market gyration.