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The expense of poverty in America

The UN reports that 40 million Americans live in poverty and 18.5 million are living in "extreme poverty."
by Chris Farrell and Manda Lillie

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TSA's 'Quiet Skies' program tracks, observes travelers in the air

TSA's 'Quiet Skies' program tracks, observes travelers in the air

Some U.S. citizens have been trailed during their flights by undercover air marshals who take detailed notes on their behavior. The program was first reported on by The Boston Globe.

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Some Amazon reviews are too good to be believed. They're paid for

Some Amazon reviews are too good to be believed. They're paid for

In shadow marketplaces, positive reviews for Amazon products are bought and sold. The company says it's cracking down and that it estimates that less than 1 percent of reviews are fake.
by Ryan Kailath

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Rising backlash as U.S. companies seek exemptions from Trump's steel tariff

Rising backlash as U.S. companies seek exemptions from Trump's steel tariff

U.S. companies seeking to be exempted from President Donald Trump's tariff on imported steel are accusing American steel manufacturers of spreading inaccurate and misleading information, and they fear it may torpedo their requests.
by Associated Press

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Rustic remnant: A trip along Minnesota's last unpaved state highway

Rustic remnant: A trip along Minnesota's last unpaved state highway

The seven-mile stretch of Highway 74 that straddles the Winona-Wabasha county line is the last remaining gravel road maintained by the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
by Andrew Krueger

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Twitter shares fall, ending a hard week for social media stocks

Twitter shares fall, ending a hard week for social media stocks

Twitter's stock tumbled 19 percent on Friday, despite the company's growing revenue. It mirrored Facebook's sharp drop earlier in the week, as investors worry that social media growth may be ebbing.
by Rebecca Hersher

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White Earth hopes food truck puts reservation on road to better health

White Earth hopes food truck puts reservation on road to better health

Tribal leaders believe a food truck once owned by famed Sioux Chef Sean Sherman can help connect White Earth members to healthier eating choices — and slow the reservation's diabetes epidemic.
by Dan Gunderson

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Now hiring: A company offers drug treatment and a job to addicted applicants

Now hiring: A company offers drug treatment and a job to addicted applicants

Like many employers, Belden couldn't find enough workers for its Indiana factory. So it started a first-of-its-kind program which pays for drug treatment to job applicants failing drug tests.
by Yuki Noguchi

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U.S. economy surges to 4.1 percent growth in 2nd quarter

U.S. economy surges to 4.1 percent growth in 2nd quarter

A key measure of the economy's health showed a dramatic pickup, which the Trump administration has touted as a sign its policies are working. But some analysts doubt the higher growth rate will last.
by Chris Arnold and Avie Schneider

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In planning for its future, Minneapolis tries not to repeat the past

In planning for its future, Minneapolis tries not to repeat the past

The discussion around Minneapolis' comprehensive plan proposal has been especially heated, as the city tries to accommodate a growing population while confronting a zoning code that's historically hurt racial minorities.
by Max Nesterak

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