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Voters in three Colorado communities passed measures this month limiting the practice of hydraulic fracturing. A close vote in a fourth community means a recount next week. Companies say the measures are creating an uncertain business environment.

Should the Afghan government sign a security agreement, the U.S. plans to keep as many as 9,000 American troops in Afghanistan even after the U.S. and NATO's combat mission officially ends late in 2014. But the remaining U.S. troops will almost certainly be outnumbered by civilian contractors.

In 2010, British spy Gareth Williams was found dead, naked, and stuffed inside a duffel bag in his bathtub. Although a coroner initially suspected foul play, London police have determined that his death was probably an accident. Robert Siegel talks to spy historian Nigel West about the case.

New basketball video games are touting their high-tech graphics, but the realistic play experience extends to the ear as well. The games feature action-packed commentary from famous TV announcers with dialogue for every situation. The more spontaneous it sounds, the better.

Search for "Champagne, bubbles and drunk," and you'll get headlines like "Why Bubbles Make You More Giggly." But when we took a close look at the science supporting the urban legend, we weren't impressed. The effect doesn't happen to everyone, and when it does, it's just temporary.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/pre/local-pre-1017861.mp3BatsNew Bern, NC – As the sun goes down, small winged zig-zaggers zip across…

In this year's presidential election, Latinos are a major voting bloc — and Spanish is getting its close-up.

By George Olsenhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/pre/local-pre-789018.mp3Good news in big Election Day loss for state Libertarian…

By George Olsenhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/pre/local-pre-921776.mp3March of Dimes project working with 40 N-C hospitals to slow…

By George Olsenhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/pre/local-pre-987040.mp3Proposed ferry toll has Pamlico and Craven officials…