Economy
Labor Department Says U.S. Employers Added 224,000 Jobs In June
The U.S. job market picked up steam in June. Employers added 224,000 jobs, more than triple May's numbers. The unemployment rate inched up to 3.7% as more workers entered the job market.
Hiring Rebounds In June As Employers Add 224,000 Jobs
Job growth rebounded strongly last month as employers added 224,000 jobs. That followed a disappointing May when employers added just 72,000 jobs.
June Jobs Numbers Rebound
U.S. employers added 224,000 new jobs in June. That's far more than many analysts were expecting and marks a rebound after a disappointing May.
Jobs And Minimum Wage
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the June jobs report, wage growth and debate over raising the federal minimum wage.
Memphis Hospitals Suspend Debt Collection Suits, Including Suits Against Employees
After an investigation by journalists found the Methodist hospital system had filed 8,300 lawsuits in five years, the hospital announced it will be "reviewing" its policies in the next 30 days.
Trump Names 2 New Candidates For Federal Reserve Board
President Trump has picked two more candidates for the Federal Reserve Board. One, Judy Shelton, has some unconventional views on monetary policy.
Have You Ever Been Conned? NPR Wants To Hear From You
Millions of people are defrauded each year. NPR wants to hear your stories.
Gas Prices On The Rise As Holiday Travel Approaches
More than a million North Carolinians are expected to travel as part of the July 4th holiday, and they'll face higher gas prices.
Are We Even Close To Full Employment?
The unemployment rate is at record lows — but maybe the unemployment rate doesn't mean what it used to.