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Oil prices hit a new high on Friday. As the price climbed to $92 a barrel, analysts says it is possible the price could continue to climb past $100. Soon, the price of gas and home heating oil will follow crude's rise.

The president of the United Automobile Workers will have tough words for his membership, according to a report in Monday's New York Times. He plans to tell them that the U.S. automobile industry is facing an unprecedented crisis that will require sacrifices from auto workers. Alex Chadwick talks to John Dimsdale of Marketplace.

Marketplace's Bob Moon talks to Alex Chadwick about a federal appeals court ruling that throws out current SUV emissions standards and orders a tougher plan. Automakers complain that they've been developing future cars based on the current standard.

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the attorney general says he won't avoid cases related to the Capitol riot probe that are political, controversial or sensitive.

The U.S. government is considering taking over mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if their funding problems worsen. The plan could leave shareholders empty-handed.

Chrysler and the United Auto Workers union announced a deal late Wednesday afternoon after a six-hour strike. A few weeks ago, GM workers settled their contract following a two-day strike. What's with these mini strikes?

NPR's Madeleine Brand talks to Tess Vigeland of Marketplace about the decision by radio conglomerate Clear Channel to limit advertisements on its airwaves.

NPR's Noah Adams talks to Tess Vigeland of Marketplace about the advertising industry's opposition to new proposed regulations, including a tax on advertisements.

NPR's Noah Adams talks to Lisa Napoli of Marketplace about the move by former Viacom president Mel Karmazin to become Sirus Satellite Radio's new chief executive.

NPR's Noah Adams talks to John Dimsdale of Marketplace about a $1.2-million indecency fine imposed on the Fox television network by the Federal Communications Commission.