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H&R Block, TurboTax accused of obstructing access to free tax filing
The IRS says it is reviewing concerns about its Free File program after ProPublica reporting found that tax-prep companies made it difficult to find services intended to help people file for free.
Podcast tackles 'how to not let the farm wreck your marriage' and other farm stresses
Farm income is the lowest it's been since 1995, and that's caused a lot of stress. The Red River Farm Network and Minnesota Department of Agriculture hope to help with a new podcast.
Trump's threat to raise tariffs on China send markets falling
China and the U.S. are scheduled to continue trade talks in Washington this week, but President Trump's threat to raise tariffs as of Friday has blindsided Beijing, a trade analyst says.
Minnesota releases details of Amazon headquarters bid
The proposal, made public for the first time, outlines a relatively modest package of $3 million to $4 million of existing state subsidies that were already in statute. The effort ultimately failed.
Boeing knew about 737 Max sensor problem before plan crash in indonesia
Engineers at the company discovered a problem with a key safety indicator light within months of the first deliveries of the 737 Max. But it didn't inform airlines or regulators for another year.
NPR's David Greene and Rachel Martin look back at famous theme songs from pop culture, and remember the old Morning Edition theme as the show debuts the updated version of the song.
Breaking the cycle of disinvestment in lower-income communities
It's not uncommon for people who want to start businesses in lower-income neighborhoods to have trouble getting bank loans. But increasingly, there are investors looking specifically to help businesses in those areas.
Sanders calls for breaking up big agriculture monopolies
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Sunday proposed a sweeping agriculture and rural investment plan to break up big agriculture monopolies and shift farm subsidies toward small family farmers.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Saturday he's reached an agreement with key lawmakers on a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state starting next year.