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(Left to right) Promoter Eddie Jaffe (center) watches Rubin "Hurricane" Carter sign a contract before a fight in 1964; Sharon Griggins; Eddie Arroyo weighs in at Arlington Park in Chicago; policeman Renault Robinson in 1970.

National

Meet Some Of The Voices From 'Working' Then And Now

11:22am September 30, 2016

Taped interviews that Studs Terkel used for his book Working had been packed in boxes for decades. Here are some of those recordings, as part of a new series produced by Radio Diaries and Project&.

Many employers have abandoned the old way of evaluating workers in recent years.

Yay, It's Time For My Performance Review! (Said No One Ever)

11:29am September 29, 2016

by Yuki Noguchi

At many companies, annual reviews are being transformed as the nature of work changes. And instead of ranking their employees, firms are turning to more frequent, less formal evaluations.

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Democrat Hillary Clinton, left, and Republican Donald Trump, right, will debate for the first time Monday night.

Your Cheat Sheet To The Issues That Could Come Up In The Presidential Debate

10:16am September 24, 2016

by Scott Horsley

From jobs and taxes to health care and immigration, there are a host of issues that will come up Monday night. Here's what you should know to get smart quick.

Customers use interactive kiosks to place orders at Eatsa, a fully automated fast food restaurant in San Francisco.

As Our Jobs Are Automated, Some Say We'll Need A Guaranteed Basic Income

9:54am September 24, 2016

by Queena Kim

How will the economy provide economic opportunities if employers need fewer workers in the future? A growing number of people in Silicon Valley are saying the only realistic answer is a basic income.

People attend the Independents' Day Festival in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The city has become a nearly recession-proof hub.

A Diversified Economy Cushions Columbus, Ohio, From Downturns

12:59pm September 20, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

Being the state capital, home to Ohio State University and attractive to younger workers has made Columbus, a nearly recession-proof economic hub of Ohio. Can its success be replicated elsewhere?

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Molly Mattin pours beer at Mother Stewart's Brewing in Springfield. The new brewery, located in an old warehouse space, is part of the city's downtown revival that includes new shops and a farmers market.

Springfield, Ohio: A Shrinking City Faces A Tough Economic Future

12:43pm September 19, 2016

by Uri Berliner

As it transitions away from manufacturing, Springfield relies more on lower-paying service jobs. For many, a middle-class life is out of reach. But some see signs of hope for the local economy.

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Darren Holly steers coils of steel through Pentaflex, a manufacturer of parts for heavy trucks, in Springfield, Ohio.

A Nation Engaged: Is This Still A Land Of Economic Opportunity?

6:18am September 18, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

NPR's series, A Nation Engaged, takes a deeper look at economic opportunity in 21st century America. Is the middle class still shrinking, and what can political leaders do to help?

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a rally in Erie, Pa., last Friday.

Bringing Back Manufacturing Jobs Would Be Harder Than It Sounds

8:52am August 18, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

On the campaign trail, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump frequently promises to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. But how realistic is it to think he could do that, if elected?

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A "'now hiring" sign is posted outside of a Ross Dress for Less store on July 8 in San Francisco.

Economy

U.S. Adds More Than 250,000 New Jobs In July; Unemployment Steady

10:24am August 05, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' report shows stronger job growth than economists had been expecting. Meanwhile, NPR's Yuki Noguchi puts the very idea of a monthly jobs report in perspective.

Payrolls jumped 287,000 last month after May's revised increase of 11,000.

U.S. Economy Adds 287,000 Jobs In June, Exceeding Expectations

1:26pm July 08, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The U.S economy added 287,000 jobs in June, according to the monthly report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Analysts had expected the economy to add some 170,000 jobs.