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A 2010 economics paper suggested that there was a red line for national debt levels beyond which economic growth would suffer. That theory has since come under fire.

The price of oil has plummeted as a glut of crude sits idle in tankers and in storage. And more oil could be on the way if a nuclear deal removes the caps on Iranian oil exports.

NPR's Guide to Podcasting – everything from choosing a story to editing sound.

David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries" is an NPR tradition. This year, we asked you to describe your imaginary shift as a Santaland elf. Responses ranged from heartwarming to devilish.

Unlike the other GOP candidates who've emerged to take on Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and the superPAC supporting him seem to have the resources to fight back. The battle is taking place on the airwaves in Michigan, which along with Arizona holds its primary Feb. 28.

On Morning Edition, Neda Ulaby looks at television's most powerful comedy hitmaker.

Duke Energy has taken steps to negotiate long-term fuel contracts and maintain a diverse fuel mix, including nuclear, solar and hydro, for power generation.

North Carolina State University researchers have genetically modified bacteria to break down ocean-polluting plastics commonly used in water bottles and clothing.

The National Weather Service says Hurricane Idalia will bring heavy rain and winds to the Triangle on Thursday. Some places south of Raleigh can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph at times.

The council issued a formal statement saying the chemical companies have disregarded the rights and wellbeing of residents along the lower Cape Fear River in North Carolina.

By beating N.C. State 55-51, Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey became the first Black woman to win an ACC tournament title.

A bill introduced in the North Carolina Senate would give in-state tuition to college students protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. It would apply to public universities and community colleges. To qualify, students must have attended a K-12 school in North Carolina for at least two years and graduated.

Drama students at Providence High may use facilities owned by the town of Matthews to perform their spring musical in front of family and friends, Mayor John Higdon said. This comes after CMS said such an event could only be performed before students and staff for safety reasons due to the pandemic.

North Carolina would end offering supplemental benefits from the federal government to the state's unemployed in roughly a month under legislation finalized Wednesday by Republicans in charge of the General Assembly. But House and Senate Democrats voted almost unanimously against the compromise, signaling a possible veto by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

Numerous longstanding Charlotte festivals are back on this year, paint is in short supply and why UNCC should be nixed from your vocabulary.

The district reported fewer positive COVID-19 cases among students this week compared to last week. This comes after the district's school board voted Monday to stop contact tracing and most quarantine rules.

North Carolina state environmental officials have sued Colonial Pipeline in hopes of getting more information about the size of a massive gasoline spill in Huntersville 14 months ago. They also want the court to order corrective actions.

The state Groundwater and Waste Management Committee did not take up a vote during Wednesday's meeting to move forward with groundwater standards for PFAS. This comes after the North Carolina Chamber asked state officials to delay action on adopting these standards.

eCourts has been plagued by complaints about its implementation and faces a lawsuit.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will use a chemical to improve water quality in Lake Mattamuskeet. Conservationists worry it will harm birds at North Carolina's largest freshwater lake.