Sean Cole

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The company that makes Lay's Potato Chips says it has developed a low-sodium chip that doesn't taste any less salty.

Many American colleges have expanded their brands to the Middle East. But their record has been spotty.

There's a lot of creative content on YouTube, some of it copyrighted. But instead of blocking that content, copyright holders increasingly prefer making money.

Marketplace's Sean Cole looks at a game where people use real money to place bets, even they know they'll never, ever win.

The Canadian Senate Finance Committee unveiled a report that recommended Canada get rid of its penny.

You'd think the sheer size and weight of construction equipment would make it thief-proof. But heavy duty bulldozers and back hoes are commonly stolen in the U.S. and Canada. Marketplace's Sean Cole takes a look at why.

Hotels around the country are urging their customers to "make a green choice" and opt out of daily housekeeping for their rooms. But cutting back on water and electricity might also be cutting back on something else: jobs. Sean Cole reports.

Thinking of gifting someone "The 12 Days of Christmas" this year? Well you better be well-off. Sean Cole investigates the true price of the song.

Your work becomes a big part of your life, to say the least. But what happens when your life starts reflecting your work -- and your work is on a reality show about people who have accumulated too much debt? Sean Cole goes behind the scenes.