Nov 14th, 2008 · New DNA test show that one of China's last emperors died of arsenic poisoning. Guangxu Emperor died 100 years ago today. The cold case hasn't been completely solved. It's still not known for sure who poisoned him.
Nov 12th, 2008 · The mystery around Eleanor Rigby, the main character in one of the Beatles' biggest hit songs, may be solved. The previously believed-to-be fictional character may have actually lived in the Beatles' hometown of Liverpool. A 97-year-old document for auction in London later this month may contain clues to Rigby's identity. Alex Cohen talks with the current owner of the document, Annie Mawson.
Oct 17th, 2008 · The financial bailout passed Congress a few weeks ago. Problem solved, right? Well, not exactly. Bank executives have been quietly saying they aren't likely to act swiftly with the bailout money. Madeleine Brand talks to the Portfolio.com's Megan Barnett about why holding onto the bailout money could keep credit frozen solid and the economy stalled.
Oct 17th, 2008 · The financial bailout passed Congress a few weeks ago. Problem solved, right? Well, not exactly. Bank executives have been quietly saying they aren't likely to act swiftly with the bailout money. We explore why holding onto the bailout money could keep credit frozen solid and the economy stalled.
Oct 10th, 2008 · President Bush has said the U.S. is using a "wide range of tools" to address the chaos in the financial markets. He said the government is acting aggressively and that the crisis would be solved. The stock market, however, continued its downward slide.
Aug 4th, 2008 · Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, whose office was a target of the anthrax attacks in 2001, says he wants to know more about the investigation that pointed to scientist Bruce Ivins as the government's main suspect. Ivins died last week in what has been ruled a suicide. Renee Montagne talks with Daschle about the FBI investigation.
Jul 30th, 2008 · When the Food and Drug Administration issues an advisory about contaminated food, consumers listen — like with the three-month salmonella scare that was originally blamed on tomatoes. But when the problem is solved or turns out to be rooted elsewhere, it sometimes takes months or even years for consumers to trust that food again. Ben Adler reports from member station KXJZ.
Jul 8th, 2008 · A company called Ausra says its technology can power the entire U.S. energy grid with solar energy. This has been impossible until now because solar power is expensive and there's no good way to store it. Ausra says it's solved both problems.