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Demand for batteries has sent lithium prices soaring. But building new mines is controversial and time-consuming. So existing mines are hitting overdrive and boosting production as much as they can.

Wendy's is doing away with its "biggie" and "great biggie" portion names. But that doesn't mean sizes are getting smaller. A medium drink is 32 ounces, and a large tops out at 42 ounces. Nutritionists see this new, larger soft drink as a setback in the battle against obesity.

Before Hurricane Katrina hit land, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, FEMA Director Michael Brown and other top agency officials received e-mails warning that Katrina posed a dire threat to New Orleans and other areas. Yet one FEMA official tells NPR little was done.

Actor Jack Palance, known for his haltingly intense speaking style and dozens of roles in Western and noir films, has died. After years of playing the heavy in Hollywood, Palance became a hit in comedy films late in life. At 70, he won an Oscar for his over-the-top role in the Billy Crystal film City Slickers.

The Senate Banking Committee grills top regulators and several of the nation's largest lenders about problems with sub-prime mortgages — and what regulators did and did not do to address them. About 14 percent of outstanding subprime loans are now delinquent by 30 days or more.

Custom-made drones whirred around a glowing track for two days, trying to win the $250,000 prize at the "World Drone Prix." A young man from Britain, known as "Banni UK," piloted his way to the top.

Prohibited by constitutional rules from seeking her country's top post, former political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi now becomes Myanmar's foreign minister.

Missouri is home to 22 of the 100 puppy mills on the Humane Society of the United States’ most recent list of known problem dealers, topping the list...

On Friday’s St. Louis on the Air , host Don Marsh delved into a local parallel to the current controversy involving Virginia’s top leaders – Democratic...

Blue Valley will promote deputy superintendent Tonya Merrigan into its top job. But Merrigan won’t move into her new position right away. She’ll spend...