U.S. oil production American oil production is the highest in 8 years. We'll discuss the tradeoffs needed to provide enough oil for the U.S. market while continuing to protect the environment and explore new energy sources.9:06 a.m.
Another black eye for Freddie Mac? A new investigation by NPR and ProPublica shows that taxpayer-owned mortgage company Freddie Mac is investing billions of dollars in securities that bring in more money when homeowners can't refinance at lower rates.9:45 a.m.
Depression and chemical imbalance The conventional wisdom about depression over the past 30 years has been that depression is caused by low levels of the chemical serotonin. But it's becoming increasingly clear to many researchers and mental health professionals that serotonin is only one factor in depression.10:06 a.m.
Military suicides declining The suicide rate in the U.S. Military has stopped rising and in some categories has begun to fall, but recent Pentagon statistics show post-traumatic stress problems are on the rise.10:45 a.m.
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