Here's How Inflation Has Eroded American Workers' Overtime Eligibility
The Obama administration might soon make millions of workers newly eligible for overtime, but experts disagree over how the new rules should look.
Economy
He Was In A Cab Stuck In Traffic. A Beggar Asked For Alms ...
His heart said "Give!" His mind wondered: "Am I gullible? Do handouts really help?" Looking back, he's not happy with the choice he made.
Texas Cattle Ranchers Whipsawed Between Drought And Deluge
Years of drought have taken a toll on agriculture, particularly cattle ranching. Now instead of too little water, there's too much. But the rains may revive pastures and allow rebuilding of herds.
Teens Hoping For More Jobs, Higher Wages This Summer
Younger workers are likely to find more job opportunities and better wages. But still, it's tough out there. The May unemployment rate for teens was 17.9 percent, about triple the national average.
Detroit Hopes To Drive Tech Startups Away From Silicon Valley
It doesn't have a lot of high-tech companies, but the city is interested in attracting young tech entrepreneurs. Detroit's rents are far more affordable, but then there are the brutally cold winters.
5 Questions Answered On The Legal Challenge To Obamacare Subsidies
If the court rules against the Obama administration, health insurance subsidies could be eliminated for more than 6 million people in states that use HealthCare.gov, the federal exchange website.
Faster, Cheaper and Hands-on: Law School For a New Generation
The job market for new lawyers has tightened and law schools are already seeing declining enrollment, leading many to rethink the way that legal education is delivered.
Man Changes Name To 'Adam West' To Avoid Paying $336 Airline Fee
On Facebook, Adam Armstrong playfully used the name Adam West, the actor who played Batman in the 1960s. But then his girlfriend's stepfather bought him a plane ticket in that name.
Introducing The First Nonmedical Intern Union In The U.S.
At the American Teachers Federation, the union's interns are putting their foot down. After about a year of negotiating, they have voted to form their own union.
Economy Beats Expectations, Adding 280K New Jobs In May
The Labor Department says the jobless rate increased to 5.5 percent as more Americans who had been sitting on the sidelines begin looking for work.