Glitches Galore: A Brief History Of Technical Problems On Wall Street
Computer-related problems on the New York Stock Exchange halted trading for more than three hours on Wednesday, but it was not a one-off.
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Former University Of Illinois Athletes File $10 Million Lawsuit
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Shannon Ryan, a Chicago Tribune sports reporter, about the allegations that the women's basketball coach and assistant created a racially hostile environment.
Kurdish Forces Retake Ground From Self-Declared Islamic State In Syria
With the help of U.S. airstrikes, Kurds in Syria have taken ground from the self-declared Islamic State. But that could alienate Arab rebel groups — wary of the Kurds — who the U.S. needs to take on the extremists.
China's Economic Downturn Needs To Happen To Boost Consumption
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Patrick Chovanec, chief strategist with Silvercrest Asset Management group, about the Chinese stock market and the impact on the U.S. and global economy.
FBI Director Brings Silicon Valley Encryption Fight To Capitol Hill
FBI Director James Comey went to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to make a case for Silicon Valley companies to continue to let law enforcement monitor communications over encrypted devices.
To Survive, The Greeting Card Industry Will Have To Get Creative
Card sales are stagnant and Hallmark just made major job cuts. While some millennials have found novelty in paper cards, the traditional cards can't quite compete with social media.
Baltimore Mayor Replaces Police Commissioner Anthony Batts
Baltimore's residents "deserve better" than recent results have shown, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake says. The move comes two months after six officers were charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
California Legislature Passes 'Mandatory' Vaccine Bill, Sends It To The Governor
Children who have specific medical problems, like immune system deficiencies, would be exempt from vaccinations as long as they have confirmation from their doctor.
New York City's Plan To Eliminate Cash Bail For Low-Level Defendants Begins Next Year
NPR's Joel Rose reports that the goal of the plan is to reduce the number of people in the city's jail on Rikers Island.
A Day Filled With Market Jitters, But Not Panic
If you were thinking about stuffing your money into your mattress, Wednesday gave you plenty of reasons to do so. But if you're an optimistic investor, the day gave you new reasons to be confident.