Fed Sends Clear Sign On Raising Rates, But Says Hike Unlikely In April
In a statement, the Federal Reserve dropped a pledge to be "patient" before raising interest rates.
Economy
Aviation Company Expects Growth After FAA Approval
A Burlington company is now one of just six in the U.S. approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to produce jet engines. The announcement could mean more jobs in the region.
France, Germany, Italy Defy U.S. In Joining China-Led Development Bank
The three nations said they would join the fledging Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which is largely funded by China. But the U.S. sees the new bank as a rival to the World Bank.
Ukraine Finance Minister On Rebuilding The Economy In The Midst Of War
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Ukraine Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko about strengthening and rebuilding Ukraine's economy. She took her position just a few months ago.
Are Humans Really Headed To Mars Anytime Soon?
Public passion is all well and good, but it will take more than big talk to get to Mars by 2025, space specialists say. Even several rockets' worth of cash won't easily solve the technical challenges.
Credit Agencies Agree To Wait Before Adding Medical Debt To Ratings
Insurers sometimes wrangle with patients and for months before paying a bill. A new six-month waiting period will give consumers time to resolve disputes and avoid having their credit ratings dinged.
North Carolina Looking Into 'Black Tax' At Charlotte's Ritz-Carlton
The attorney general asks why an event with predominantly African-American attendees was tagged with a surcharge at a luxury hotel.
Major Renovation Planned For Historic Greensboro Skyscraper
A major renovation project is in the works for a historic downtown skyscraper in Greensboro.
Does NCAA Ban On Paying Student Athletes Violate Federal Law?
The top college basketball teams face off next week in the NCAA tournament. And, a panel of judges will hear arguments over whether colleges should be allowed to pay basketball and football players.
A Craft Beer Tax Battle Is Brewing On Capitol Hill
Craft beer is a rapidly growing industry, and Washington lawmakers have noticed. Two proposed bills would lower the federal excise tax for small brewers.