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The U.S. is now the world's largest oil producer, and some worry that falling prices could mean an industry slowdown. But with production costs also falling, drillers are unlikely to cut back soon.

Creative destruction is a fact of economic life that few products can resist. Graphing calculators are a notable exception

Creative destruction is a fact of economic life that few products can resist. Graphing calculators are a notable exception.

Costco is attempting to get back the money it has paid on tariffs on imported products.

Maine's forest products industry is worth more than $8 billion. But its logging workforce is dwindling.

Candidates for Charlotte-area North Carolina judicial races answered questions about why they should be elected (or reelected).

The group had been expected to delay production increases for several months, given the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But after days of deliberations they agreed on a small increase.

The federal government issued warnings to companies that sell vaping liquids, saying they are in violation of federal regulations due to packages that appear to market to children or teens.

Many soaps and other consumer products have chemicals that are advertised as antibacterial. But there's no evidence that they actually keep people from getting sick, the FDA says. And they may increase the threat of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

New evidence suggests working from home, at least full time, may not be as productive as we once thought.

All Things Considered asked listeners to imagine how one aspect of the past 100 years would be different if the Great War had never happened. We received more than 1,500 fascinating stories.

Two more North Carolina parents are suing the food distributor WanaBana, saying their children suffered lead poisoning from the company's fruit puree products.

Global oil prices dropped again, falling to an 11-year low on Wednesday as investors worried about weak demand for refined petroleum products. New government data show U.S. stockpiles of gasoline and distillates, including diesel fuel and heating oil, soared in recent days, offsetting a decline in crude supplies. Taken together, crude and refined products are now at a record high, and that glut is driving retail prices lower.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announced it will eliminate overdue fines and fees beginning July 1. But without fines, will we still return books on time? Other counties who've already gone fine-free say yes.

Looking sharp in his tailored suit, the Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.

Inspired by R&B and soul, the Minnesota singer plays "Bloodstyle" for Wisconsin Public Radio.

LaFarge's newest album, recorded with his South City Three, is titled Riverboat Soul. Here, LaFarge and his band perform live in Newport, R.I.

A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past week's ews, including voices from the space shuttle Endeavor's crew and Mission ontrol during the ship's landing; Phil Jackson on Michael Jordan's return to he Chicago Bulls; Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros on the appointment of an ndependent counsel; prosecutor Marcia Clark and defense attorney F. Lee ailey's harsh exchange in court; Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and Rep. David Obey D-WI) on budget cuts; Gerry (JERRY) Adams during his St. Patrick's day visit to ashington; and President Clinton addressing the Radio and Television orrespondent's dinner.

A sound montage of a few voices from this past week's news, ncluding Liver Specialist Dr. Jeffrey Crippon; and Allison Smith, the perations Director for the Southwest Organ Bank on baseball-great Mickey antle's condition; President Clinton on spending cuts; House Speaker Newt ingrich (R-GA) expressing his disappointment over the Presidential veto; entagon spokesperson United States Air Force Major Tom Larock commenting on the issing F-16 pilot; General Terry Murray of the United States Marines describing he rescue of the pilot; and downed pilot Captain Scott O'Grady.

A sound montage of a few prominent voices in the news this ast week, including South Korean President Kim Young Sam (through interpreter) nd President Bill Clinton at the dedication ceremony of the Korean War emorial; Senator Robert Dole (R-KS) and Senator John Kerry (D-MA) on lifting he Bosnian Arms Embargo; former David Koresh-follower Clive Doyle, ATF agent im Cavanaugh, and former Associate Attorney General Webster Hubbell at the WACO earings; and South Carolina resident Judy McKinney and another unidentified usan Smith trial watcher reacting to the prison sentence, as well as David mith, Susan Smith's ex-husband.