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Late President Hugo Chavez helped out ideological peers in Latin America, as well as key U.S. allies in the Caribbean. But with Venezuela's own financial challenges and an upcoming presidential election, many of those countries are worried their vital oil lifeline is about to be shut off.

The Next IdeaWhen it comes to having a 21st-century workforce, Southeast Michigan is in the midst of a “perfect storm.”During years of economic decline,…

The Next Idea Homelessness is a complex problem with no one easy solution. In Michigan, the needs are enormous. People experiencing homelessness see our…

Oil prices are soaring to levels never anticipated – nearly $100 a barrel. The price of oil affects just about everything that is made, transported, eaten and sold in the United States. But the cost hasn't had the impact on the economy many analysts expected.

Rick Snyder has been one of the most enthusiastic governors in pressing Congress and the White House for immigration reform.He recently proposed a plan to…

Coffee is social stimulant, solitary pleasure, intellectual catalyst. It also connects us to far corners of the globe. From small specialty farms in Guatemala to large, industrial operations in Brazil and unexpected corners of the world, like Vietnam, the world's morning cup of joe makes quite a journey.

HOUGHTON, Mich. (AP) - Researchers at Michigan Technological University are trying to figure out if solar power generation that works in the sunny South…

All Songs Considered co-hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite music from the first half of 2014.

Operators of the Palisades nuclear power plant did not do anything wrong during a water leak that shut the plant down in August. At least nothing that…

Snyder holds town hall meeting on Prop 6 today"Governor Snyder will hold a town hall meeting with members of the Canada-United States Business Association…