The journey a number of econ terms recently went through to get into the dictionary
Earlier this month, Merriam Webster added over 300 new words to the dictionary. A number of econ terms were on the list.
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'Mercury Rising' explores treacherous U.S. attempts to control space
Historian Jeff Shesol recalls the early days of the space program, when Cold War fears ruled and no one knew if John Glenn would survive America's first orbital flight. Originally broadcast June 2021.
What the devastation in Florida looks like from above
The extent of Hurricane Ian's damage isn't fully known yet and officials say it could take days if not longer to get a full sense. But the devastation in Florida is apparent when seen from above.
People of faith are turning out at this clinic in support of abortion rights
A medical clinic in Spokane, Wash., has become a destination for those protesting abortion in the name of God. But some of the clinic's Christians allies are contributing a different theological view.
Texas Rangers investigate the killing of a migrant and the wounding of another
Texas Rangers are investigating the killing of a migrant and the wounding of another. Two men have been arrested in the attack, which took place on a group walking along a remote highway.
Gen Z is feeling the impacts of high inflation extra hard
Inflation is on everyone's minds right now. Gen Z Americans are experiencing it in different and sometimes surprising ways.
Photos: Here's what Ian looks like in South Carolina
The storm has landed in South Carolina after devastating southwest and central Florida. Ian brought heavy rain, high winds and flooding along South Carolina coast, causing damage in some areas.
Crime is in the spotlight in the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is in a tight race against Democrat Mandela Barnes in the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin. Rising crime has become a major issue in the campaign for both parties.
Storm causes 200,000 people in South Carolina to lose power
After exiting Florida and revving up over the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Ian made another landfall, this time in South Carolina. The storm surge and flooding is potentially life threatening.
Ian has passed through Fort Myers, but the area is still without water or power
Hurricane Ian pulverized Fort Myers Beach in Florida. The devastation is stunning in its scale and scope. And rescue crews haven't been able to fully assess the situation.