A Closer Look At Obama's Immigration Plan: What's In It, Who's Affected
The actions announced Thursday are complicated and will lead to many changes in immigration policy. Here we try to explain it plainly.
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Obamacare 'Glitch' Puts Subsidies Out Of Reach For Many Families
The health care law gives subsidies to those whose employers' insurance isn't affordable, but that's based on the cost of worker-only coverage. Adding family to a plan can send prices out of reach.
Colorado's Pot Industry Looks To Move Past Stereotypes
In the year since Colorado made recreational marijuana legal, pot has become a billion-dollar business in the state. And some growers are on a serious mission to make it legitimate and mainstream.
North Korean Government Thought To Be Behind Sony Pictures Hack
The company's email and corporate networks were disabled, and five Sony films were leaked online. North Korean officials said "wait and see" when asked if they were behind the cyberattack.
Low Oil Prices Accelerate Trouble For Venezuela
The drop in the price of oil might be having a positive effect on the disposable income of Americans, but for people who live in countries whose economies are dependent on the high price of oil it's a different story. Audie Cornish talks to Daniel Yergin, author of The Quest: Energy, Security and the Remaking of the Modern World
Pandora's New Deal: Different Pay, Different Play
The Internet radio service offers greater exposure to artists in exchange for a lower royalty rate.
Girl Scout Cookies Will Soon Be Just A Click Away
The organization has announced a program called Digital Cookies that allows Girl Scouts to sell Thin Mints, Do-si-dos, Samoas and other cookies through personalized websites or a mobile app.
The Market For Low-End Smartphones Is Looking Up
Smartphones that don't scrimp on performance but sell for less than $200 off contract are gaining traction. And the low end is quickly becoming one of the most innovative spaces in mobile tech.
Oil Prices Tumble After OPEC Holds Firm On Output
Ministers of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meeting in Austria could not agree to cut production in an effort to stabilize global crude prices.
Foreign Dollars Fuel A New Condo Boom In Miami
After the bust of the Great Recession, construction cranes once again tower over Miami. The transformation masks a difficult reality: This flashy city also remains one of the nation's poorest.