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Russia has long planned on expanding its oil drilling in the Arctic. But that relies on help from Western companies that are now pulling back because of the war in Ukraine.

It's been one day since a multibillion-dollar rescue package was put forward by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Politicians in Britain warned Wednesday against measuring the success of the plan by looking at the stock exchange. Public reaction has been one of relief, although ordinary investors are angry that the banks are being bailed out.

There has been hope and speculation that Asian countries, particularly China, might step in and buy stakes in failing U.S. financial institutions. China is the world's fastest growing economy, and it has the world's largest foreign exchange reserves. But for now, China is not expected to rush to the rescue.

From the start of the war in Ukraine, food policy experts have worried that a hunger crisis could be in the making, given how important Ukraine and Russia are to global food supply.

New details are emerging about the White House's dismissal of Scott Bloch as special counsel, head of the office that protects federal whistle-blowers from mistreatment. Bloch has been under investigation amid allegations he violated the rights of his own employees.

Following Thursday's killing of five students on the campus of Northern Illinois University, Host Liane Hansen talks with Jonathan Kassa, executive director of Security on Campus. The nonprofit group tries to make school campuses safer. They discuss how schools can improve safety.

Just before Super Tuesday, the presidential candidates were required to file federal reports on their fundraising and campaign spending. It's giving voters the chance to see how money could change the race.

The Justice Department's inspector general testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that politicized hiring at the department was not just a case of a few bad apples. But he doubts anyone can be prosecuted for their actions.

The tough economy has been a double-edged sword for thrift shops. Sales have increased as people try to save money on clothing and household goods, but the Salvation Army says donations are at their lowest level in 30 years.

U.S. immigration agents have arrested a former manager of a kosher slaughterhouse in Iowa on immigration charges. He faces charges related to the company's hiring of illegal immigrants, including aiding and abetting aggravated identity theft.