Economy

Washington, D.C., Metro Shuts Down For Systemwide Safety Inspection

3:34pm March 16, 2016

The Washington, D.C., Metrorail system will be out of service for 29 hours due to potential faults in the electrical system. The subway is key for commuters, many of whom staff the federal government.

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Medicare wants to experiment with tying the prices it pays for medication to effectiveness.

Medicare To Experiment With Tying Drug Costs to Effectiveness

9:39am March 16, 2016

by Julie Appleby

The goal is to rein in drug price increases while increasing the chance that patients will get the medication that works best for them. It's an idea that's getting increasing private-sector traction.

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington in December.

Obama Administration Will Not Allow Atlantic Offshore Drilling

8:17pm March 15, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The reversal comes after an uproar from communities in Atlantic coast states over fishing and wildlife. Also, the Pentagon said it would conflict with Navy activity.

Youngstown: Four Decades Of Service As A Political Backdrop

4:32pm March 15, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Decade after decade, political candidates come to Youngstown to use its troubles as a backdrop. They assign blame for its job losses, and make promises for its future. So far, not much has changed.

Refrigerator magnets, including images of President Obama, are displayed for sale in a tourist shop at a market in Havana on Monday.

U.S. Eases Sanctions Against Cuba Ahead Of Obama's Landmark Visit

3:47pm March 15, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The changes make it easier for U.S. citizens to travel to the island, and allow nonimmigrant Cubans who are in the U.S legally to earn salaries.

Economy

Insurance Industry Is Hiring But Millennials Don't Seem To Be Interested

8:10am March 15, 2016

by Yu Sun Chin

The insurance industry has a lot of open positions, and it's scrambling to fill them. It's targeting millennials, but many simply don't consider insurance as a potential career — or think it's boring.

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Moving Air Conditioning Jobs To Mexico Becomes Hot Campaign Issue

7:00pm March 14, 2016

Carrier's decision to shift manufacturing from the U.S. wasn't extraordinary, but a viral video of the announcement is having an impact on the presidential race and the debate over free trade.

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Investment Firm Buys Fresh Market Grocer For $1.36 Billion

1:15pm March 14, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Fresh Market currently has more than 13,000 employees and operates 186 stores in 27 states, particularly in the Southeast.

Clinton, Sanders Campaigns Expect Tuesday's Race In Ohio To Be Close

8:04am March 14, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Sanders has been hitting his message opposing free trade deals hard in the major industrial state. The issue gave him traction in a win over Hillary Clinton in Michigan, something he'd like to repeat.

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How To Pick A Tooth Paste

5:11am March 14, 2016

by Patti Neighmond

Go to any pharmacy or grocery store and stand in front of the toothpaste aisle and you will face an overwhelming array of choices. Each brand has a plethora of options