Report: NC Childcare Workers Making Low Wages
A national report released Tuesday claims although childcare workers are better educated and are expected to know more about child development, almost half of them use public assistance becaus
Economy
What You Need To Know About The Keystone XL Oil Pipeline
The long-delayed project is a jobs generator to some and an ecological disaster to others. Ahead of a key Senate vote, we revisit what the Keystone XL pipeline would do and why it's so contentious.
'Flying Doughnuts': Airbus Files Patent For A New Kind Of Plane
The new design would seat passengers within a circular seating area rather than in short rows inside a tube.
With Japan In Recession, Prime Minister Calls For Snap Elections
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for an election two years ahead of schedule, and he also delayed an increase in sales tax.
How Many Louisiana Jobs Are Actually At Stake In Keystone Debate?
Momentum to push legislation approving the oil pipeline is getting a boost from the Dec. 6 Louisiana Senate runoff — even though the unbuilt portion of pipeline wouldn't run anywhere near the state.
Spanish Nurse Says She Reported Her Ebola Symptoms Several Times
A Spanish-language newspaper reports that Teresa Romero Ramos told authorities on three separate occasions before her quarantine that she had a fever.
Reynolds Launches Tobacco-Heating Cigarette
The nation's second-biggest tobacco company is launching a cigarette that heats tobacco rather than burns it. Reynolds American Inc.
To End Food Waste, Change Needs To Begin At Home
The U.S. throws out 35 million tons of food each year. While many restaurants, supermarkets and processors are taking responsibility, many consumers aren't. An EPA pilot program aims to change that.
Top Spenders On Capitol Hill Pay Billions, Receive Trillions
A new analysis by the Sunlight Foundation examines corporations that expend the most money in Washington on campaign contributions and lobbying. Defense contractors and finance giants lead the pack.
Despite Job Growth, Voters Focus On Stagnant Wages
NPR's Scott Simon talks to columnist Megan McArdle of Bloomberg View about what voters really want from the U.S. job market.