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The Fearless Girl statue was commissioned by State Street Corporation to raise awareness about "gender diversity" in corporate leadership. The company is paying $5 million after investigators concluded it underpaid female and black employees.

Firm Behind 'Fearless Girl' Statue Underpaid Female, Black Execs, U.S. Says

11:52am October 06, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The State Street Corporation put a statue on Wall Street to promote "the next generation of women leaders." Now accused of pay discrimination, the firm denies wrongdoing but will pay $5 million.

Tourists walk past a restaurant, closed in preparation for hurricane Irma, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Sept. 7. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says a drop in U.S. jobs in September was likely reflecting the impact of hurricanes on workers — particularl

Economy

U.S. Jobs Dropped By 33,000 In September, Likely Due To Storms

11:26am October 06, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The decline in employment, the first in years, comes after 83 months of job growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that the data probably show the short-term effect of recent hurricanes.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker, R-Tenn., is retiring.

Speaking Freely, Retiring Sen. Corker Warns GOP He Could Oppose Tax Plan

10:40am October 06, 2017

by Susan Davis

The Tennessee Republican says he will oppose upcoming tax legislation if he believes it will add to the deficit, which Corker considers the greatest threat facing the country.

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Protesters supporting Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy outside the federal courthouse in Las Vegas.

National

Militia Defendant Wants Cliven Bundy Trial Postponed After Las Vegas Massacre

9:49am October 06, 2017

by Kirk Siegler

One of the defendants in the case of the 2014 armed standoff at Bundy's Nevada ranch has filed a motion to delay the trial following Sunday's tragedy in Las Vegas.

President Johnson's Crime Commission Report, 50 Years Later

7:00am October 06, 2017

by Cheryl Corley

The 1960s brought political and social change in the U.S. — and more crime. Lyndon Johnson decided to wage a "war on crime" and formed a group tasked with developing revolutionary recommendations.

For Traumatized Children, An Offer Of Help From The Muppets

6:02am October 06, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

Sesame Street in Communities aims to teach emotional coping skills to the youngest survivors of adversity, using characters familiar to millions.

Science

Light Pollution Can Impact Nocturnal Bird Migration

10:00pm October 05, 2017

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

A new study of how birds react to the annual light tribute to September 11th in New York City provides compelling evidence for how artificial light can disorient large numbers of migrating birds.

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The Treasury inspector general for tax administration has found that the IRS targeted not just conservative groups but also scores of organizations with words like "progressive" in their names.

Politics & Government

As IRS Targeted Tea Party Groups, It Went After Progressives Too

8:23pm October 05, 2017

by Peter Overby

After three years of congressional hearings and three inspector-general audits, the scandal still ricochets around Capitol Hill.

'Jeopardy!' Champion Goes Viral With Quirky Style, Big Bets

7:57pm October 05, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Austin Rogers — a New York City bartender who claims to have analyzed hundreds of episodes to deduce patterns in the questions — has become a viral sensation.