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It says the lack of sharing is complicating its criminal probe.

Laura Tobler, health policy analyst at the National Conference of State Legislatures, discusses legislation passed in Maryland that requires large employers to increase spending on worker health insurance and mainly affects Wal-Mart stores.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on and lawsuit filed by landowners and developers who were prevented from building a Wal-Mart store in Hyde Park, New York. Such lawsuits, commonly called SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) suits, are becoming increasing popular with developers...who go after city officials and town activists who block their plans.

NPR's John Ydstie reports that Dow Jones is changing the roster of companies that are included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The four newcomers are: Travellers Group, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson and Johnson and Wal-Mart. The Average is actually an index, and despite its flaws, it is still the most closely watched index in all the financial markets.

Upscale toy stores are battling increasing competition from big discount chains such as Wal-Mart and Kmart. Lower prices at the mega-stores tip the scale for many potential customers. NPR's Alex Chadwick reports.

Stores like Target and Walmart have been working through a glut of goods that people wanted during the pandemic until suddenly, they didn't.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has nominated a four-star general to take command of U.S. forces in Iraq. Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. would replace Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez. Colleagues say Casey has demonstrated the ability to work closely with U.S. diplomats, a skill that will be needed in Iraq when the U.S. embassy goes into business in July. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

The Fed will continue raising interest rates this week as inflation continues to soar. Some CEOs worry the fight to bring prices under control could end up sparking an economic downturn.

It was a great year for lyricists, says All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. His favorite albums of the year are proof of that richness.

The Alt.Latino and El Tiny host shares his favorite records of the year, including jazz musicians from across Latin America as well as vocalists inspired by folk, rock and pop whose work defies genre.