Switching from gas to electric? Here are 3 appliances that are easy to install
Changing from gas to climate-friendly electric appliances often involves expensive retrofits. A growing list of companies offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters that make it easier and cheaper.
Mixed Employment News: Job Growth Slowed In May; Joblessness Dropped
Job growth was at a crawl in May, according to the government's monthly report released Friday; only 38,000 new jobs were added to payrolls. But unemployment fell to it's lowest level since 2007.
Is The Economy Adding Jobs At A Steady Clip? Report Will Offer A Clue
On Friday, the Labor Department releases May's jobs report. It's the final report before the Federal Open Market Committee's next meeting, at which some expect the federal funds rate will be raised.
Chicago Copes With Violence As It Rages Throughout The City
In Chicago, violent crime is on the rise. The murder rate is up 40 percent over this time last year. Ailsa Chang talks to Mary Mitchell, a columnist at the Chicago Sun Times.
Clinton Plays Up Her Foreign Policy Experience; Portrays Trump As Unfit
Hillary Clinton, in a room full of military personnel in San Diego, went into attack mode against Donald Trump. Morning Edition talks to NPR's Mara Liasson and David Ignatius of The Washington Post.
Heavy Rains In Paris Push Seine River Past Its Banks
Flooding has caused the Seine to overflow onto riverside roads and pathways. Louvre officials closed the museum and are moving threatened artworks. Floods have hit other parts of Europe as well.
Hecklers Give Race Organizers An Idea For A Name Change
At last year's Franklin Half Marathon in Leiper's Fork, Tenn., runners has to pass hecklers — musicians camped out on the road. The video went viral. It's now called the Hillbilly Half Marathon.
Joe Velasquez Tries His Hand At The 'Morning Edition' Theme
David Greene an Ailsa Chang share a version of the show's theme that has an electronic, disco sound. Joe Velasquez is a jazz saxophonist but he also likes to chop up beats and make electronic music.
2016 ConIFA World Football Champ To Be Crowned This Weekend
Twelve teams representing stateless peoples, minorities and unrecognized countries are competing, and the champion will be crowned on Sunday. David Greene talks to Max Seddon of The Financial Times.
Young Boy Reports His Dad For Running A Red Light
In Quincy, Mass., Robbie Richardson called 911 after his dad went through a red light while the two were running errands. Maybe dad will do errands solo next time.
