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Canada's potentially lucrative oil sands business faces serious economic challenges. It has some concerned about its future as environmental critics look for ways to keep the oil in the ground.

The U.S. has a chronic shortage of truck drivers — by one estimate, the trucking industry is short almost 50,000 drivers. If that number doubles as predicted, shipping disruptions will ensue.

The Fed created the money after the financial crisis to try to help the economy, but the money could eventually create inflation or cause bubbles. (This piece initially aired on Oct. 23, 2015 on ATC.)

Ahmad Saeedi was shot shortly after predicting on TV that he would likely be assassinated. He accuses his would-be killers of being part of a "fifth column" embedded in the framework of the state.

Oil and natural gas prices are still low so companies are looking to save money. The 2,800 represent about 3 percent of the combined workforce.

History tells us that when speaking of America's future, perhaps it's a good idea to never say never — and never say always.

A Canadian researcher finds that taking antidepressants while pregnant may increase the risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder. But others say the real culprit may be depression itself.

Bergdahl, who was held by the Taliban for five years after he left his base in Afghanistan in 2009, could be sentenced to life in prison.

A Baltimore jury is deliberating whether a police officer is guilty of manslaughter and assault in an incident that sparked protests and raised questions about police negligence.

NPR has reaction from Russia, China and Brazil on the climate deal reached over the weekend in Paris.