Business

Money is one of the things most likely to cause discord in a long-term relationship.

Economy

How To Keep Money From Messing Up Your Marriage

7:54am March 08, 2016

by Chris Arnold

Finances are among the things most likely to cause discord in a relationship, whether you're just starting out or have been together for years. Here are some ways to avoid common conflicts.

Queue Listen Now

Verizon Settles With FCC Over 'Supercookies' Allegations

5:09am March 08, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

Verizon has agreed to pay a fine over allegations it did not tell customers it was adding "supercookies." Those trackers keep collecting data on users even when he or she tries to delete all cookies.

Politics & Government

Why Trade Is An Important Issue In the Presidential Campaign

5:09am March 08, 2016

Steve Inskeep talks to Dartmouth Economist Douglas Irwin about the perceptions and realities of trade policy in the current political primary season.

The headquarters for University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield dominate the Pittsburgh skyline much as the organizations have dominated health care in the region for decades.

Reinventing The American City: Steel Town Forges A New Future

8:15pm March 07, 2016

by Michel Martin

The transformation of Pittsburgh echoes the triumphs and challenges of cities across the country where gentrification is changing neighborhoods after a generation of economic decline.

Fox Sportscaster Erin Andrews, who also hosts ABC's Dancing with the Stars (center), in court March 4. She sued a hotel after another guest secretly filmed her nude through a hotel door peephole.

Jury Awards Erin Andrews $55 Million In Lawsuit Over Nude Video

6:05pm March 07, 2016

by Laura Wagner

A stalker filmed the Fox sportscaster through a peephole in a hotel door in 2008. The video was put online, where it was viewed millions of times. Andrews sued the hotel for $75 million in damages.

Pre-Peeled Oranges: What Some Call 'Lazy' Others Call A 'Lifesaver'

6:00pm March 07, 2016

by Tove Danovich

A photo of Whole Foods' plastic-packaged peeled oranges went viral on Twitter, prompting outrage about environmental waste. Who the heck needs this? People with disabilities say they do.

Less-than-perfect fruit and vegetables sold at a discount under the new Produce with Personality program being piloted at five Giant Eagle stores in Pittsburgh, Pa.

From Ugly To Hip: Misfit Fruits And Veggies Coming To Whole Foods

5:56pm March 07, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

Lots of tasty and nutritious produce ends up in landfills because it fails to meet retail beauty standards. Now, Whole Foods and Giant Eagle say they're ready to pilot sales of these wonky edibles.

Pedestrians walk past a Verizon Wireless shop.

Verizon Will Pay $1.35 Million Fine In Settlement Over Its Use Of 'Supercookies'

5:29pm March 07, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

The unique identifiers allow Verizon to target advertising to its mobile subscribers, even if the "cookies" are deleted.

National

Does Encryption Make Phones 'Warrant-Proof?' Fact-Checking The FBI

4:30pm March 07, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

FBI Director James Comey says encryption is making phones "warrant-proof," and it will allow criminal suspects to conceal evidence in a way that's unprecedented in American history. NPR checks on the validity of his claim.

Big Muddy Farms, an urban farm in northern Omaha, Neb., is seen among residential homes last October. Urban farms have become a celebrated trend, yet earning a living at it is tough, a new survey finds.

Urban Farms Fuel Idealism. Profits? Not So Much

3:14pm March 07, 2016

by Tracie McMillan

Raising crops in the city has become trendy, yet earning a living at it is tough, a survey finds. But many urban farmers are in it for other reasons, like addressing hunger and building community.