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Can We Keep Getting Faster, Better, Stronger?
As more world records are falling in London, will athletes continue to be “faster, higher and stronger” as called for by the Olympic motto? Also, Goldman Sachs is off the hook and a drought has slashed crop production and pushed up food prices.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenAs more world records are falling in London, will athletes continue to be “faster, higher and stronger” as called for by the Olympic motto? Also, Goldman Sachs is off the hook and a drought has slashed crop production and pushed up food prices.
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3 storiesDrought Slashes Crop Production, Pushes Up Food Prices
The Agriculture Department reported today that his year’s corn yield is the lowest since 1995, resulting from the nation’s worst drought in 56 years. Corn prices have set a record, which could mean higher fuel prices, and there’s concern about food shortages elsewhere in the world.
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Every four years, the world focuses on Olympic athletes.
Read the story37 minGoldman Sachs Sold ‘Crap’ but Escapes Prosecution in Subprime Mortgage Mess
After a bi-partisan report 635 pages long, angry US Senators demanded a criminal investigation of Goldman Sachs. That was a year ago. Yesterday, the Obama Justice Department said it could not find the evidence needed to prove a crime.
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