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From the front lines of NAFTA, more relief than rejoicing

From the front lines of NAFTA, more relief than rejoicing

The new deal to replace NAFTA includes modernizations and improvements. But the biggest benefit, for many sectors, is simply that there is a deal — reducing the uncertainty of previous months.

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Why the tech industry wants federal control over data privacy laws

Why the tech industry wants federal control over data privacy laws

Though new data privacy laws in Europe and California have put the tech industry on the defensive, it's moving to craft federal legislation that would pre-empt state laws.
by Dina Temple-Raston

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2 American researchers win Nobel economics prize

William Nordhaus of Yale University and Paul Romer of New York University were announced winners of the $1.01 million prize on Monday by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
by The Associated Press

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The Democracy Test: 'Created Equal'

The Democracy Test: 'Created Equal'

Neal Conan and historian Heather Cox Richardson discuss what we can learn from history, in a program titled, "Created Equal." How did democracy survive the crisis of economic inequality during the Great Depression and resist communism and fascism?
by MPR News Staff

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China reshapes the vital Mekong River to power its expansion

Chinese companies are building infrastructure and dams along the vast river that runs through five Southeast Asian countries before emptying into the South China Sea.
by Michael Sullivan

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In addressing opioid epidemic, who pays?

In addressing opioid epidemic, who pays?

The debate continues about whether taxpayers or drug companies should pay for opioid prevention and treatment programs in Minnesota.
by Jon Collins

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Opponents of Enbridge oil pipeline protest in Minneapolis

Opponents of Enbridge oil pipeline protest in Minneapolis

Opponents have protested in downtown Minneapolis against Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
by Associated Press

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Probes of Trump taxes carry potential for millions in fines

Probes of Trump taxes carry potential for millions in fines

The statute of limitations for bringing criminal charges has long run out, but civil cases have no such limits, and the financial penalties could be staggering.
by The Associated Press

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