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Fresh white spuds aren't allowed in a government supplemental nutrition program for women and children because, unlike other fruits and vegetables, potatoes aren't lacking in the typical diet.

Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War

The National Potato Council wants potatoes to be allowed in a supplemental food program for low-income women and children at nutritional risk. But advocates for the program say the industry just wants to circumvent the scientific process that sets policy on nutrition.
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How A Used Bottle Becomes A New Bottle, In 6 Gifs

Recycling old bottles into new bottles is surprisingly complex. We visited a recycling plant and a bottle factory to see the whole process.
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How A Used Bottle Becomes A New Bottle, In 6 Gifs

Inside a recycling plant and a bottle factory.
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A worker installs parts on a Chrysler SUV engine at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. Plants in the U.S. are now operating above 90 percent capacity, but automakers are wary of adding large numbers of new workers.

U.S. Automakers Are On A Roll, But Hiring Is Slow And Steady

There are fewer plants and thousands of fewer workers in the industry than before the recession.
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A woman tries on a jacket at a Zara store in Madrid. Zara's parent company, Inditex, was among Spanish companies to sign fire and building safety agreements for their factories in Bangladesh following a deadly factory collapse in April, though Inditex was not directly involved in that incident.

Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers

A Spanish artist is drawing attention to factory conditions in the wake of the Bangladesh collapse.
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A jet takes off from Reagan National Airport, near the Capitol.

How A Merger Could Affect Congress' Favorite Airport

Lawmakers don't want to lose flights at Reagan National if US Airways and American Airlines combine.
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<em>Flower Study #14</em> by Vladimir Kryloff, the painting NPR's Uri Berliner bought as an investment for $450.

The Art Of Investing: The Rewards Aren't Always Financial

NPR's Uri Berliner considers how the purchase of a $450 abstract painting might ultimately pay off.
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Amazon Cuts Ties In Minnesota Ahead Of New Sales Tax

Amazon ended contracts of people and businesses that are paid to send customers to the retailer.
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Perk Backlash: Do Surprise Upgrades Make Us Uneasy?

When we get perks we didn't earn, negative feelings can cut into the good will from the surprise.
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'We Were Told To Lie,' Say Bank Of America Employees

In sworn affidavits, employees say they were told to lie and fraudulently deny loan modifications.
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The Mystery Of the Ridiculously Pricey Bag Of Potatoes

We get to the bottom of puzzling prices cited in a lawsuit alleging a potato growers cartel.
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Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth

Mexican startups say they need more engineers and ways to finance growth.
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Why Buy A House When You Can Buy A Mountain?

A team of entrepreneurs wants to turn a Utah peak into the next cool hub for culture and new ideas.
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FTC Can Sue Firms In 'Pay For Delay' Drug Deals, Court Rules

The ruling may end the era of what are also called "reverse-payment" deals over generic drugs.
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This One Page Could End The Copyright War Over 'Happy Birthday'

The birthday song is still under copyright protection. That may soon change.
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Dirty Spuds? Alleged Potato Cartel Accused Of Price Fixing

A suit accuses the United Potato Growers of America of using strong-arm tactics to inflate prices.
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Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel'

Outside Bologna, students from all over the world are learning to master artisanal gelato-making.
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Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War

How A Used Bottle Becomes A New Bottle, In 6 Gifs

How A Used Bottle Becomes A New Bottle, In 6 Gifs

U.S. Automakers Are On A Roll, But Hiring Is Slow And Steady

Fashion's Victims: An Artist's Focus On Garment Workers

How A Merger Could Affect Congress' Favorite Airport

The Art Of Investing: The Rewards Aren't Always Financial

Amazon Cuts Ties In Minnesota Ahead Of New Sales Tax

Perk Backlash: Do Surprise Upgrades Make Us Uneasy?

'We Were Told To Lie,' Say Bank Of America Employees

The Mystery Of the Ridiculously Pricey Bag Of Potatoes

Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth

Why Buy A House When You Can Buy A Mountain?

FTC Can Sue Firms In 'Pay For Delay' Drug Deals, Court Rules

This One Page Could End The Copyright War Over 'Happy Birthday'

Dirty Spuds? Alleged Potato Cartel Accused Of Price Fixing

Italian University Spreads The 'Gelato Gospel'

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