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The annual rate, however, is still about half of what economist consider healthy.

The scientist is known as much for his contributions to theoretical cosmology and quantum gravity as for his willingness to make science accessible for the general public. His work is the topic of a new biography by science writer Kitty Ferguson.

The tension has made the commodities market jittery. The price of oil jumped to more than $101 a barrel on the news.

Reports point to a dramatic rise in rapes of women and girls in Somalia, where severe drought and famine have killed tens of thousands of people and forced countless more, especially females, into refugee camps. Host Michel Martin speaks with Jeffrey Gettleman, East Africa bureau chief for The New York Times. (Advisory: This segment covers material that may not be suitable for all audiences.)

Whether it's Air Jordan shoes or an Apple iPhone, kids and teens often covet brand name items, especially at this time of year. Is it okay for parents to give these trendy items to their kids, and how much? Host Michel Martin speaks with James Roberts, author of Shiny Objects, and three regular parenting contributors.

The cuts would come with the acceptance that the U.S. could not wage two ground wars at once.

Police say the female body may have been there a while and have launched a murder investigation.

In a last-minute pitch he hoped would make inroads with voters concerned about electability, Gingrich waxed nostalgic about Ronald Reagan and derided Washington as "cloud cuckoo land."

The company said it was forced to raise prices because of competition and increased commodity prices.

While nothing substantive came of the talks, the fact that they happened is seen as progress. The two sides agreed to ongoing talks.