GM To Pay Record Fine Over Safety Recall
The Department of Transportation on Friday announced that it's ordering General Motors to pay a $35 million civil penalty for the handling of its ignition switch problems.
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Propublica: Doctors Overcharge Medicare For Office Visit
A new investigation suggests hundreds, if not thousands, of doctors are overcharging Medicare for office visits. Steve Inskeep talks to Charles Ornstein of the nonprofit newsroom ProPublica.
Big Sunday Encourages Baby Steps To Volunteerism
A Hollywood writer was fed up with endless rounds of script revisions so he channeled his frustration into a day of volunteerism. From simple roots, his action grew into a nonprofit called Big Sunday.
Chipotle Dishes Up Food For Thought
Starting this week short essays can be found printed on the sides of Chipotle cups and takeout bags. Written by contributors such as Toni Morrison, Judd Apatow, Michael Lewis and Malcolm Gladwell.
Online Gambling In The Garden State Gets Off To A Slow Start
New Jersey legalized online gambling in 2013, expecting a big windfall in tax revenue, but it has earned less than $8 million so far. What's gone wrong with New Jersey's big bet?
Missing In The Housing Recovery: New Houses
Even now, five years after the crash, homebuilding is stuck at half its normal level. And a hoped-for bounce after the harsh winter hasn't materialized. Some analysts blame higher mortgage rates.
Why Inflation Is So Low
With the Federal Reserve pumping trillions of dollars into the economy the past several years, why has inflation remained so low?
Travel Plans Are Looking Up For Airline Industry
More than 200 million passengers are expected to fly on U.S. based airlines this summer, according to a leading industry group.
Who Wears Short Shorts?
Hemlines are on the rise this summer. The Wall Street Journal spotted the trend, pointing out that inseams have gone from about 15 inches to more like seven.
Online Sales Taxes Shift Consumer Behavior, Study Shows
Some states have enacted so-called Amazon taxes, forcing the giant online retailer to collect sales taxes the same way traditional stores do. In those states, Amazon's sales fell about 10 percent.