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From Canada down to Argentina, the oil flows
By Juan Forero | NPR
U.S. oil production has been on the rise, but the same is true throughout the Americas, which are now home to four of the world's top nine producers.
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Putting the post-deployment family back together
By Jessica Mador | Minnesota Public Radio
When a parent returns from deployment, fitting back into the family can be struggle. National Guardsman Kevin Ross says, after coming home from Iraq, he talked to his three kids like they were soldiers.
FAA hopes to make weather delays disappear
By Brian Naylor | NPR
The FAA is developing what it calls "NextGen" technology to modernize the air traffic control system.
NASCAR teams with EPA to spread green message
By Scott Sterling
Considering that NASCAR fans are traditionally painted as overwhelmingly conservative, the move has already generated controversy.
Survey says mileage is king for new car buyers
By Scott Sterling
The survey found that more than one-third of those polled said that fuel efficiency is the most important factor when buying a new vehicle.
Hard-line Muslims test Indonesia's tolerance
By Anthony Kuhn | NPR
Recent cases of persecution of religious minorities have led some to question whether Indonesia is still living up to its reputation for pluralism and tolerance.
Tentative deal clears way for U.S. Olympic hosting bid
By Howard Berkes | NPR
A persistent revenue-sharing dispute is responsible, in part, for keeping the Olympics out of the United States for at least 20 years.
Bird dogs, feral hogs, dangerous waters, toxic waste: The metaphors we use for immigrants
By Leslie Berestein Rojas | Multi-American
Rep. Steve King of Iowa has been in hot water this week for comparing the "cream of the crop" of immigrants to good bird dogs, but it's not a first. Animal and other metaphors are often used for immigrants and immigration, including in media and the courts.
Blacks, gays and the church: a complex relationship
By Corey Dade | NPR
While many black pastors condemn homosexuality from the pulpit, the choir lofts behind them are often filled with gay singers and musicians.
Egyptians prepare for historic presidential vote
By Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson | NPR
Egypt votes for a new president on Wednesday and Thursday. The race is wide open and none of the 12 candidates is expected to get an outright majority.
