States' Lawsuits Say VW Execs Ran A Cover-Up Of Diesel Emissions Cheating
Citing "a culture of deeply-rooted corporate arrogance" at Volkswagen, New York and Massachusetts have filed civil lawsuits against the carmaker.
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Microhospitals May Help Deliver Care In Underserved Areas
Hospital systems are building tiny full-service hospitals in urban and suburban markets. They have a full array of emergency services, but only a handful of beds for admitted patients.
'Ban The Box' Laws,' Do They Help Job Applicants With Criminal Histories?
To help ex-felons land jobs, many states have enacted a law that prevents employers from asking applicants to check a box to reveal criminal history. But these laws may not have the intended effect.
Feds Investigate Fiat Chrysler Over Car Sales
The automaker confirmed the Securities and Exchange Commission is asking questions, along with the Justice Department, about the accuracy of reports the company files on its car sales.
Racial Tensions Strain Relations In The Workplace
Racial tensions run high, including at work. Employers are seeing more cases, but many people are finding it hard to find the words to bridge the gap with their colleagues.
Wellness Programs Take Aim At Workplace Stress
A recent poll shows stress tops the list for people concerned about the impact of their job on their health. Workplace wellness programs often address stress, but many employees don't sign up.
House Speaker Paul Ryan On Why He Wants To Customize Welfare Benefits
Paul Ryan talks to Steve Inskeep about his ideas to reshape the countries policies to address poverty in America. He wants welfare benefits to be tapered as recipients' financial situations improve.
Uber But For Energy: Utility Surge Pricing Threatens Summer Cool
Power companies are rushing to keep pace with the changing energy landscape. This transition is especially contentious in the desert Southwest, where energy needs are enormous during the summer.
'Pokémongaritas' And More: Businesses Try To Cash In On 'Pokémania'
Pokémon Go has taken over everything, everywhere. At least it feels like it has. People are scrambling to make the most of the mobile game's extraordinary popularity.
A Chemist Accidentally Creates A New Blue. Then What?
In 2009, a chemist and his students stumbled across a blue pigment that had never before been seen. Now that it's been licensed for commercial use, you may start seeing it everywhere.