Should America Keep Giving Billions Of Dollars To Countries In Need?
The matter of foreign aid has taken on renewed urgency in the Trump administration. And it turns out it isn't easy to figure out whether it's effective.
Economy
Trump Administration Says It Will Launch NAFTA Renegotiation
The U.S. trade representative formally notified congressional leaders in a letter Thursday that the president intends to begin negotiations with Canada and Mexico "as soon as practicable."
Evaluating India's Radical Experiment In Eliminating High-Value Currency
India abolished its highest-value currency notes last November, in an effort to rein in hoarders of big bills who evade tax. Six months later, how is it working?
High Point Leaders Announce Development Around Future Downtown Stadium
High Point University's president will lead a city effort to build a baseball stadium and create more development near the site.
Leaving Timber Behind, An Alaska Town Turns To Tourism
Timber used to be the economic engine of Ketchikan, Alaska, but after the pulp mill there closed in the '90s, the town turned to tourism.
Puerto Rico Begins Hearings To Restructure Billions Of Dollars In Debt
In San Juan, Puerto Rico, a federal judge Wednesday held a hearing to begin restructuring the U.S. territory's $74 billion public debt. It's a process akin to bankruptcy, in which bondholders, public employees and retirees owed pensions are all fighting for what's owed to them.
Dow Jones Drops By 300 Points As Trump Remains Embroiled In Controversy
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down about 300 points Wednesday as questions mounted about President Trump's ability to get his agenda through Congress.
Puerto Rico Embarks On Historically Huge Debt Protection Hearings
Between its public-sector debt and what it owes pension funds, the U.S. territory's bills exceed $120 billion. That makes for some difficult decisions in court, which opened hearings Wednesday.
A Tale Of Four Famines
Climate and conflict have left millions with little to no access to food in Somalia, South Sudan, Nigeria and Yemen.
Hearings Begin On Puerto Rico Debt Crisis
A federal judge in Puerto Rico is holding the first hearing in what's expected to be a lengthy battle over the island's $123 billion debt. It's a process similar to bankruptcy.