Marriott To Buy Starwood Hotels, After Chinese Firm Quits Pursuit
Marriott says that the boards of both hotel companies approved the deal after the Beijing-based Anbang Insurance Group ended its pursuit.
Economy
Despite Low Unemployment, Veterans Struggle To Find Meaningful Jobs
Unemployment for recent veterans has hit a historic low, but it's not clear how many veterans are able to use their military experience to get meaningful employment.
GE Capital Wants Off The List Of Too-Big-To-Fail Institutions
The company says it's getting out of the financial services industry and should no longer be subjected to so much federal government oversight.
How To Make Tax Forms Easier? Break The Math Up, One Step Per Line
Our "Planet Money" team introduces us to a delightfully precise man who helped design the 1040 tax form.
Women Farmers Band Together To Vent, Seek Support And Exchange Ideas
The agriculture industry is traditionally male-dominated. But that's changing: Over the past 15 years, the fraction of U.S. farms run by women has nearly tripled.
Bank Of America Joins List Of Companies Increasing Paid Time Off For Parental Leave
Bank of America is offering employees more paid time off after the birth of a child, joining the ranks of other corporations broadening parental leave benefits.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Defends The 'Smart Power' Of Economic Sanctions
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew granted NPR an exclusive interview to lay out his vision for the role of sanctions in U.S. foreign policy and national security. He touted what he called the success of sanctions on Iran but also conceded they are not a panacea and should not be overused.
The Story Of Line 24: How Performing Artists Landed On The Tax Form
Many of the lines on tax forms like the 1040 seem oddly specific. Some are for farmers, some for divorcees, some for servicemen and women. Behind each of those we can see the process that shapes our tax code. NPR looks at one line — for performing artists — and how it came to be.
IRS Commissioner Details Growing Problem Of Taxpayer Identity Theft
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with IRS Commissioner John Koskinen about the state of e-tax hacks.
A Dim View: Only 1 Car Out Of 31 Is Deemed To Have 'Good' Headlights
A car's cost — and even promises of seeing around curves — have little to do with the ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's study of 31 cars and 82 different headlight systems.