No Cost Of Living Increase For Social Security Recipients In 2016
The move will affect some 65 million Americans. It's only the third time that's happened since 1975, when automatic inflation adjustments began.
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Republicans Hand Hillary Clinton Another Gift On Benghazi
Another House Republican says the Benghazi investigation is politically motivated. While it may not cost him his job, as it did Kevin McCarthy, it's a boost for Democrats' arguments.
U.S. Decision To Delay Troop Withdrawal Puts Some Afghans At Ease
President Obama announced his decision to keep U.S. troops in Afghanistan for longer on Thursday. NPR visited the capital, Kabul, to gauge the Afghan public's response.
Up Late? Looks Like Our Paleo Ancestors Didn't Sleep Much Either
It's tempting to think that our forebears got lots of blissful snooze time. But modern-day hunter-gatherers aren't getting more than 6.5 hours a night, researchers say. And that's without smartphones.
Young Teens Suffer Most From Turbulent Mood Swings
The sturm und drang of early adolescent emotions can be rough on everyone in the family. Fear not, developmental psychologists say — it's almost certainly going to get better. In a few years.
Looming Tax On High-End Health Plans Draws Heavy Fire
The next fight about the Affordable Care Act unites business leaders, politicians and many unions against leading economists. Will the 2018 tax reduce health costs or just shift the costs to patients?
U.S. Troops To Fight Against Islamist Militants In Cameroon
The U.S. is sending an initial force of 90 troops to the West African state of Cameroon to help combat the extremist group Boko Haram that is terrorizing parts of that country and neighboring Nigeria.
Higher Ed's Moneyball?
How a Florida community college is testing out new tools to boost learning and graduation rates. The key: getting professors access to real-time data on student engagement and performance.
When Businesses Opt Out Of Workers' Comp, Employees May Struggle For Care
As states consider allowing employers to completely opt out of workers' compensation plans, NPR and ProPublica take a look at how the concept has worked in Texas.
Former Chicago Schools Chief To Plead Guilty In $2.3 Million Kickback Scheme
Barbara Byrd-Bennett is expected to appear in court on Tuesday. She is accused of taking $2.3 million in kickbacks for steering no-bid contracts worth $23 million to a former employer.