Japan, U.S. 'Close' To Major Deal
A 12-country trade agreement hinges on negotiations between Japan and the United States.
Economy
Murrah Building Bombing Prompted Oklahoma City's Downtown Revival
Oklahoma City's decaying downtown has changed into a thriving entertainment district over the past 20 years. A former city official says the bombing sharpened the city's desire to revitalize the area.
Greece Risks Losing Future Bailout Funds
The question of what to do about Greece if it defaults on its debts is a topic at World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington this week.
In Record Drought, California Golf Course Ethically Keeps Greens Green
Golf courses are water hogs, and that thirst is especially notable as California's drought grows in severity. At Pelican Hill, a top golf course near Los Angeles, water conservation is an obsession.
Global Bankers Meet To Resolve A Two-Speed World Economy
The IMF and World Bank meet this weekend. Likely on the agenda: the Iran deal, ISIS and Russia. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Foreign Policy's David Rothkopf about the state of the global economy.
Hillary Clinton Supports Amendment To Get Hidden Money Out Of Politics
Clinton called campaign finance reform one of the "four big fights" of her campaign. But does this idea of a constitutional amendment to restrict or eliminate big money stand a chance?
Why A Blockbuster Of A Trade Deal With Asia Matters
Congress is giving President Obama new powers to help seal the deal on an ambitious Asia-Pacific free trade agreement, a move that angers many Democrats and unions.
Greece's Economy Remains Embroiled In Turmoil
David Greene talks to David Wessel about whether Greece will receive more loans in exchange for promises to overhaul its economy. Wessel is director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution
Bloomberg Terminals Go Dark For Hours, Sending Ripples Through Markets
The financial "screens" went dark for several hours during trading in London and Asia causing, among other disruptions, a delay in a British government debt issue.
When The World Bank Does More Harm Than Good
Large projects funded by the bank have left millions of poor people worse off, an investigation found. The bank says the vast majority of its projects don't fall into this category.