Nov 28th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama has promised to move aggressively on global warming. As the deadline for a new international treaty on climate change draws closer, the international community is pressing him to make good on that promise.
Nov 26th, 2008 · Trombonist Nick Vayenas spends the majority of his time on the road, playing to sold out crowds around the world in Michael Buble's band. On his own, he writes futuristic-sounding instrumental jazz. Hear the promising young composer's works in a session from WGBO.
Nov 25th, 2008 · President-elect Obama announced the latest member of his circle of economic advisers Tuesday, giving Peter Orszag the nod as director of the Office of Management and Budget and promising to go through the federal budget "line by line" to eliminate unnecessary spending.
Nov 25th, 2008 · The president-elect promised to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But his plan to create a market that sells the right to pollute is ambitious even in good economic times. Keeping this promise in today's financial state will be a challenge.
Nov 21st, 2008 · If there's any unforeseen upside of the economic crisis, it's this: People are cooking again. This year's collection of cookbooks promises surprisingly delicious weeknight dinners that don't dirty every pot you own, made from ordinary ingredients.
Nov 17th, 2008 · Barack Obama ran for president promising to change the way Washington works. Now that he's won, he is indeed starting to change the rules. Will that change the everyday reality?
Nov 11th, 2008 · As the economy sours and credit remains tight, consumers with poor credit scores are especially vulnerable to those that promise to clean credit histories, boost credit scores and even eliminate bankruptcy filings. But credit repair firms can't always do what they claim, and dozens of them have been sued.
Nov 7th, 2008 · The president-elect made bold promises on the campaign trail: to end the war in Iraq and refocus the war in Afghanistan. Whomever he taps as Defense secretary will have to make military and diplomatic decisions abroad that might not match expectations at home.