The Jones Act, explained (and what waiving it means for Puerto Rico)
Here’s a look at the nearly-century-old law and how it could affect recovery on the U.S. territory.
Column: This South Korean shipping company’s collapse could affect you
The potential ripples of this far-off event are a useful reminder of how interconnected our daily lives are with global developments.
Nicaragua begins construction on new 173-mile transoceanic canal
Work begins today on the $50 billion Nicaragua Canal after the Nicaraguan government and the Chinese investment firm, HKND, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. The ceremony was held away from the construction in Managua, Nicaragua’s capital, amid protests against…
Gallery: 100 years of the Panama Canal in 10 photos
Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, the 48-mile passage linking the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It helped move American troops to the Pacific theater during World War II and has facilitated trade between…
More than 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Alaska’s North Slope is ground zero for global climate change. NewsHour producer April Brown reports the melting ice has opened up opportunity for shipping and other development – industry that could…
Melting Ice, Warming Waters Could Erode Way of Life for Alaska's North Slope…
Should U.S. Have Monopoly on Food Sent Abroad to Aid Other Countries?…
Question: Please explain the trade deficit. What is it? Why is it important? Is it an indicator like taking someone’s temperature or is it a debt that has to be paid? Does it relate directly to our national debt?…
Question: You recently had a segment about the loss of jobs in Elkhart, Ind. I was watching it on KRCB, a station that was not having a pledge drive that day. To fill…
