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National

NPR Chief Announces Departure Of Key Digital Strategist

12:32pm October 06, 2014

by David Folkenflik

CEO Jarl Mohn announced Monday that Kinsey Wilson is leaving the network. Wilson, whose exit follows the departure of several other NPR executives, is seen as a leader on the digital front.

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Joe Kiani, addresses the second-annual Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit in January 2014.

Health & Safety

Medical Company May Be Falling Short Of Its Patient Safety Ideals

10:00am October 06, 2014

Masimo Corporation's chief executive is a leading voice in the movement to reduce medical errors, but the Food and Drug Administration says his company isn't properly investigating complaints.

The details in a homeowners insurance policy are amazing

Economy

Bedbugs, Lava And Bowling Balls: Inside My Homeowners Insurance Policy

9:49pm October 05, 2014

by Jacob Goldstein

What the fine print in my policy says about how insurance works.

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Economist Edward Pinto with the American Enterprise Institute is working on ways to scale up the Wealth Building Home Loan so more Americans can get access to it.

National

New 15-Year Mortgage May Open Homeownership Door For More Buyers

12:56pm October 04, 2014

by Chris Arnold

The 30-year mortgage is the foundation of the real estate market. But some advocates are proposing a new type of 15-year loan that would allow people to own more of their home more quickly.

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Protesters rest following pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong on Sept. 29. They're using old and new forms of tech to stay connected.

Tech Week: Who's Offline, How Hong Kong Connects, How Google Works

5:49am October 04, 2014

by Elise Hu

Also in this week's tech roundup, America's biggest bank says 76 million households were affected by its summer hack.

Ben Bernanke stepped down as the chairman of the Federal Reserve in January. He told an audience in Chicago on Thursday that he has had trouble refinancing his home.

How Tough Is The Mortgage Market? Even Bernanke Can't Get Refinanced

1:51pm October 03, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

The former Fed chair told an audience in Chicago that he was unable to refinance his home loan, adding that lenders "may have gone a little bit too far on mortgage credit conditions."

Construction workers build a commercial complex in July, in Springfield, Ill. On Friday, the government said the unemployment rate had fallen below 6 percent for the first time in more than six years.

Unemployment Falls To 5.9 Percent, Lowest In 6 Years

1:19pm October 03, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The U.S. economy also added 248,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of labor Statistics data that were stronger than expected.

Economy

New Jobs Report Is A Bounceback From Disappointing August

12:26pm October 03, 2014

by John Ydstie

The U.S. jobless rate dropped below 6 percent in September, the lowest it's been since July 2008. And employers added 248,000 new jobs to their payrolls, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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U.S. Manufacturing: A Remembrance And A Look Ahead

11:28am October 03, 2014

by Marilyn Geewax

A century ago, U.S. manufacturers were building a mountain of wealth that unskilled workers could climb. Today, economists see U.S. factories flourishing but say workers will see fewer opportunities.

Achy Feet Rejoice! Designers Are Showing Flats For Spring

7:36am October 03, 2014

Audie Cornish talks to Sally Singer of Vogue.com about the latest from the world's runways. She's been attending Fashion Weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and London.

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