Nov 12th, 2008 · The auto industry has been lobbying the president, president-elect and Congress for a bailout package of their own. Proponents of such a bailout say, if the domestic auto industry fails, it will have devastating effects for the entire Midwest. Opponents say the government should let The Big Three fail.
Nov 7th, 2008 · Every investor dreads margin calls. It's what happens when people borrow heavily against their assets and then see their value plummet, forcing them to sell part of their holdings to pay their lenders. When the market plunged in October, a lot of corporate executives lost chunks of their fortunes to margin calls. But the impact on the economy as a whole is even more devastating.
Oct 27th, 2008 · Elizabeth McCracken's new memoir, An Exact Replica Of A Figment Of My Imagination, details the devastating loss of the author's stillborn baby. Maureen Corrigan offers a review.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Since 1969, when Santa Barbara's coast was the site of a devastating oil spill, the county has been staunchly opposed to more offshore drilling. But with the recent removal of a federal ban, some in the area seem to be having a change of heart.
Sep 21st, 2008 · Galveston Island off the coast of Texas was devastated by Hurricane Ike last week. Though the island was ruined, the Galveston daily newspaper published every day.
Sep 18th, 2008 · Musician and singer Wyclef Jean returned to his native Haiti to see first hand the damage that three hurricanes have done to the country in less than a month. Wyclef describes the devastation he saw, his philanthropic foundation and how the international community can help address Haiti's growing need.
Sep 18th, 2008 · A series of powerful storms has devastated the already frail Haiti, leaving hundreds of thousands of people dependent on international food aid. Haiti has also been rattled this year by political instability, street riots and rapidly rising global food prices.
Sep 17th, 2008 · Hurricane Ike has left Texas devastated and many people without houses to live in. Some are taking refuge at Red Cross shelters across the state. Cots are still lined up in gymnasiums, churches and schools, including in the small town of Brezoria.