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Abandoned homes molder on the east side of Detroit last year.

Millions Of Voters Are Sending A Message: Our Economic Framework Is Rotten

12:22pm March 11, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The Washington consensus on economic policy hasn't changed for decades: Economists and most political leaders say growth is tied to trade, immigration and technology. But now many workers disagree.

Lines of travelers snake past TSA agents at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last fall.

Ready For Fun? First Take Off Your Shoes And Wait In Long Airport Lines

8:00am March 10, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Airlines are expecting record numbers of spring break travelers. Both the industry and TSA are expecting airport screening checkpoints to have long lines. They urge travelers to arrive early.

A second big study affirms new thinking: Exposing high-risk kids to peanuts beginning in infancy greatly reduces the chance of developing a peanut allergy. And this peanut tolerance holds up as kids get older.

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Peanut Mush In Infancy Cuts Allergy Risk. New Study Adds To Evidence

8:03pm March 04, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

A second big study affirms new thinking: Exposing high-risk kids to peanuts beginning in infancy reduces the chance of developing a peanut allergy. This peanut tolerance holds up as kids get older.

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A mockup of a possible GMO label on a can of Campbell's Spaghetti-Os, with these words: "Partially produced with genetic engineering." Lawmakers are scrambling to piece together a national GMO labeling standard before July 1.

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Action On A National GMO Labeling Measure Heats Up On Capitol Hill

6:34pm March 04, 2016

by Peggy Lowe

Congress is scrambling to piece together a national standard for labeling foods that contain genetically modified ingredients before July 1. That's when Vermont's mandatory labeling law kicks in.

Nearly one-third of households on SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, still have to visit a food pantry to keep themselves fed, according to USDA data.

The SNAP Gap: Benefits Aren't Enough To Keep Many Recipients Fed

6:46pm March 03, 2016

by Tracie McMillan

About 23 million American households rely on SNAP, formerly known as food stamps. But nearly one-third of them still have to visit a food pantry to keep themselves fed, according to USDA data.

Gasoline prices are displayed at a filling station in Philadelphia.

Gas Prices Pop Up Despite Historic Supplies Of Oil. Blame Spring

4:36pm March 02, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The Energy Information Administration says oil inventories are at "historically high" levels. Still, gas prices have been heading up because oil refineries are switching to more costly summer blends.

Apple General Counsel Bruce Sewell (left) listens to FBI Director James Comey testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

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FBI Chief Tells Congress Encryption Is Creating 'Warrantproof' Devices

7:12pm March 01, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

Director James Comey says law enforcement tools are growing more ineffective in the face of encryption and acknowledges that the legal battle the FBI is fighting with Apple may be precedent-setting.

A plane takes off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Head-Scratcher Alert: Jet Fuel Prices Are Falling And Airfares Are Rising

9:11am February 25, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Airlines have been paying the lowest prices in years for jet fuel. Nevertheless, fares are rising and many fuel surcharge fees remain. Traveler advocates are angry but airlines say labor costs are up.

A U.S. Air Force MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle, carrying a Hellfire missile, lands at a secret air base after flying a mission in the Persian Gulf region on Jan. 7.

Report: Obama Administration Makes 'No Progress' On Drone Program Transparency

12:01am February 23, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

A new report concludes the White House needs to do more to increase transparency and accountability of targeted killing operations in the waning months of the Obama administration.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (center), R-Ky., speaks to members of the media as fellow Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming (left) and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas (right) listen after the Republican weekly policy luncheon on Ja

Senate GOP Faces Split On Supreme Court Vacancy

6:10pm February 18, 2016

by Ailsa Chang

Republican senators have a range of options at their disposal if they want to block an Obama Supreme Court nomination.