Where Poor Kids Grow Up Makes A Huge Difference
Poor kids who moved to neighborhoods with less poverty did much better than those who didn't move.
ECONOMY
McDonald's CEO Promises 'Modern, Progressive Burger Company'
"The reality is, our recent performance has been poor," McDonald's President and CEO Steve Easterbrook said in a video released Monday.
From Horses To High-Rises: An Insider 'Unmasks' China's Economic Rise
Over the past 25 years, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson watched China turn into the world's second largest economy. He explains what could halt the country's massive growth.
National Guard Members Struggle To Keep Civilian Careers
National Guard soldiers live in two worlds: They can be deployed in a crisis, but must support themselves and their families with civilian jobs. That's made harder by the guard's unpredictable needs.
Health Insurer Aetna Raises Wages For Lowest-Paid Workers To $16 An Hour
Aetna, the giant health insurance company, raised its minimum wage this month. CEO Mark Bertolini says he expects the raise will pay for itself through increased productivity.
Are Danes Really That Happy? The Myth Of The Scandinavian Utopia
Are the Nordic countries really the utopias they're cracked up to be? NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Michael Booth about his new book that attempts to answer that question.
In 'Red Notice,' Success Draws Treachery, Tragedy In Putin's Russia
Robert Siegel talks to Bill Browder, an American financier who was expelled from post-Soviet Russia and saw an attempt to claim his company devolve into a deadly bureaucratic and legal farce.
Bottom Drops Out Of Syria's Currency Causing Economic Hardship
In the past, Iran has helped out with credit lines. But now, an Iranian official has instead encouraged the Syrians to "develop a resistance economy" like Iran's sanctions-strapped fiscal management.
Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade
The president is finding it tough to get Democrats on board with a Pacific trade deal. He's meeting with some who might be open to it and even going to Nike headquarters next week for an event.
SEC Rule Would Link Executive Pay To Performance
The rule, which grew out of the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul bill, would make it easier for shareholders to see whether salaries are in line with a company's financial performance.