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Then-CEO Martin Winterkorn poses at Volkswagen's annual press conference in Wolfsburg, Germany, in 2012. He resigned his post last month following revelations that VW cheated on emissions tests.

How VW's Drive To Be No. 1 May Have Put It In Reverse

It's "clean diesel" engine was key to its growth strategy. But top managers' quest to make Volkswagen the world's leading carmaker very likely sowed the seeds of the company's downfall, analysts say.

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the Senate Finance Committee's top Republican, says small businesses will be especially hurt if the top two tax brackets go up.

The Politics Of A Tax Hike

A full-blown congressional debate on the expiring 2001 and 2003 tax cuts will unfold this fall, but some lawmakers have already weighed in on the most controversial issue: whether it makes sense, at a time of huge budget deficits, to extend tax relief for those earning more than $250,000.

Egyptians Prepare For Historic Presidential Vote

More than a year after its revolution, Egypt votes for a new president on Wednesday and Thursday. The race is wide open and none of the 12 candidates is expected to get an outright majority. If those forecasts prove true, a runoff will take place next month between the two top vote-getters.

(Top) Howdy Holmes talks with employee Sandy Parker on the factory floor. Parker started working at Jiffy when she was 24 years old, nearly 38 years ago. (Bottom left) Historical photos line the walls of the factory entrance. (Bottom right) Employee lockers.

How To Make Boring Sell: In A Jiffy

The Chelsea Milling Co. is known as the manufacturer of Jiffy baking mixes: for muffins, cakes, biscuits and more. Here's how the family-owned manufacturer has managed to thrive for generations.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., (center) and House Republicans released a fiscal year 2018 budget that would increase military spending and cut other discretionary spending.

Here's What's In The House Republican Budget (And Why It Matters)

The House budget slashes safety net spending and boosts military spending, but arguably the most important thing it does is serve as a vehicle for tax overhaul.

While traditional cholents feature meat and beans cooked for a whole day, some modern versions, like this one, use vegetable protein and a quick braise.

Cholent: The Original Slow-Cooked Dish

A stewed dish cooked very low and slow, cholent has roots in the Jewish Sabbath. This ancient stew directly inspired the Crock-Pot – and maybe the French cassoulet and Boston baked beans as well.

And Another Thing Hosts Dara Kennedy and Maya Shwayder

NEPM’s ‘And Another Thing’ Premieres April 26

Weeknights at 6 p.m. on NEPM 88.5, an innovative audio experience invites community engagement to discover the local perspective on the important issues…

Stephanie O'Dea came up with a healthy slow-cooker recipe to mimic Colonel Sanders secret-recipe.

Slow Cook Your Way To The Colonel's Secret Recipe

Slow-cooking expert Stephanie O'Dea shares the story behind her KFC-inspired chicken: It was an attempt to recreate the Colonel's secret recipe so that her daughter, who has celiac disease, could experience a taste most Americans take for granted. In a twist, O'Dea also wanted to cook the chicken in a Crock-Pot.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas sits with his wife, conservative activist Ginni Thomas, at a Heritage Foundation event in October 2021 in Washington, D.C. Ginni Thomas reportedly encouraged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Ginni Thomas reportedly pressed Trump's chief of staff on overturning the election

Conservative activist Ginni Thomas, who's married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent a number of texts to then-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows between November 2020 and January 2021.

Politics chat: Hot issues see developments this week

This week promises to bring developments in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, abortion, guns and more.

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