Business

What The U.S. Could Learn From Japan's Latest Recession

2:37pm November 20, 2014

Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel about what's gone wrong with Japan's economy. Wessel is director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution and a contributor to The Wall Street Journal.

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National

Takata Quality Official Apologizes Over Air Bag Defect Linked To Deaths

12:37pm November 20, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Hiroshi Shimizu's remarks came in testimony to a Senate panel. U.S. regulators want the company to issue a nationwide vehicle recall. So far, the recall has been restricted to high-humidity areas.

Olmo Maldonado (center) returned to his hometown of McAllen, Texas, despite the low employment rate for millennials.

Despite Low Employment, Millennials Hold Key To Reviving South Texas

12:02pm November 20, 2014

by Hansi Lo Wang

The McAllen metro area in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas has one of the country's lowest employment rates for millennials. Economists say they will be critical to bringing the area out of poverty.

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California sheep rancher Dan Macon had to sell almost half of his herd because the drought left him without enough feed.

With Drought The New Normal, Calif. Farmers Find They Have To Change

11:37am November 20, 2014

by Kirk Siegler

Three years of severe drought in California is forcing farmers and ranchers to make some tough choices. In some cases, they're rethinking everything about their business and finding new opportunities.

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Delinquent Mine Fines: 'Clearly Troubling ... More Can Be Done'

10:21am November 20, 2014

by Howard Berkes

"We have tools in place to crack down on these scofflaws, but what's missing is a stronger commitment," says John Kline, a key House Republican.

Chart: U.S. Estimated Population, By Age

Amid The Stereotypes, Some Facts About Millennials

9:33am November 20, 2014

by Samantha Raphelson

"Millennial" is the demographic buzzword of the moment. But are young adults today really so different from previous generations? We charted some numbers to find out — and spotted interesting trends.

NBC The Latest To Distance Itself From Bill Cosby

7:31pm November 19, 2014

by Eric Deggans

There was more fallout for actor comedian Bill Cosby on Wednesday, following renewed allegations about sexual misconduct. NBC said it was cancelling plans for a comedy it was developing with Cosby.

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Arts

Just What Is In Pumpkin Spice Flavor? (Hint: Not Pumpkin)

2:33pm November 19, 2014

by Dan Charles

Pumpkin spice is the flavor of the season, but does anyone think there's real pumpkin in the "science goo" in our lattes? Turns out flavor companies have come up with a simple chemical recipe for it.

Black Angus cattle in pens outside the sale barn at 44 Farms, a 3,000-acre ranch in Cameron, Texas. The cattle were on display for bidders ahead of 44 Farms' fall auction in October.

No 'Misteak': High Beef Prices A Boon For Drought-Weary Ranchers

11:18am November 19, 2014

by Andrew Schneider

If you've shopped for meat recently, you no doubt have noticed that beef prices are up. That may be hard on consumers, but the prices are helping ranchers purchase expensive feed and rebuild herds.

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6 Pitfalls To Avoid When Picking Insurance On The Job

10:27am November 19, 2014

by Jay Hancock

Even if your health insurance is provided by an employer, your plan may be changing quite a bit in 2015. Here's a guide to the questions you should keep in mind when looking over your options.