Pandemic Forces More Women To Leave The Workforce
More than 800,000 American women dropped out of the labor force last month — a significantly larger number than men. For many, the move didn't happen by choice.
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Pandemic Thins Out Savings Of Unemployed Americans
Many unemployed Americans have had to tap into their savings to pay bills. Hopes for a new pandemic relief bill before the election are fading, and those savings for many are largely exhausted.
Shoppers Came Back To Department Stores In September, Lifting Retail Sales
U.S. retail spending grew 1.9% last month, delivering a slight boost of confidence amid a recent spate of signs that the economic recovery has lost momentum from the pandemic's toll.
What's Coming This Winter? Here's How Many More Could Die In The Pandemic
Cases are surging in many places around the country. As we head into winter here's what public health forecasters think we can expect.
Judge In George Floyd Case Allows Video Of Prior Arrest To Be Made Public
The prosecution had sought a 48-hour seal on court filings, which include a submission from the defense of footage of the 2019 encounter, in hopes of discussing what information to release.
Needing The Support Of Catholic Women, Democrats Are Careful With Amy Coney Barrett
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have looked for ways to challenge Barrett's conservative views without alienating her Catholic supporters.
Facing Many Unknowns, States Rush To Plan Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccines
A vaccine will only work if a lot of people can get immunized. State health officials are working furiously to design outreach and distribution plans, with little clarity from the federal government.
When Shoplifting Is A Felony: Retailers Back Harsher Penalties For Store Theft
A new report by the consumer-interest nonprofit Public Citizen calls out major retailers for donating to trade groups and campaigns supporting harsher shoplifting penalties in at least 18 states.
Trump's And Biden's Plans For National Security
Here's how the national security priorities of the Republican president and his Democratic challenger compare.
From Health Care To The Economy: Where Trump And Biden Stand
NPR Politics has pulled out the major party presidential candidates' plans on key issues facing the country. Read our guide to their policies.