Politics Here's how minimum wage and paid sick leave measures fared in the election Some red states approved ballot measures to raise the minimum wage and require employers to provide paid sick time to their workers. Andrea Hsu
Economy What the latest numbers tell us about the economy before the election This year's presidential campaign has focused heavily on economic issues. We look at the last set of indicators to come out before Election Day. Scott Horsley Scott Simon
Business Employers added only 12,000 jobs in October. That seems bad -- but there's a catch U.S. employers added just 12,000 jobs last month — but the number was depressed by a machinists' strike at Boeing and Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Scott Horsley
Politics Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 5 issues affecting workers Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both appealed to workers in this year's election. But the candidates’ stances on many issues affecting workers remain far apart. Andrea Hsu
Business Why abortion referendums are also about the economy Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states. The vote results will have consequences beyond women's reproductive rights. Pallavi Gogoi
Economy Why do hospitals keep running out of generic drugs? Drug shortages have been a problem for years. We look at the economics that affect the availability of the common cheap drugs in which hospitals rely. Sally Helm
Business The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here's what's working — and what's not The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending. The news comes days before a presidential election in which the economy has been top of mind for many voters. Scott Horsley
Economy Are we saying goodbye to the flawless record of this recession predictor? Two years ago, the yield curve inverted, meaning short-term interest rates on treasury bonds were unusually higher than long term rates. When that's happened in the past, a recession has come. Darian Woods
Economy Boeing workers vote on a new contract, but the company’s problems are far from over Casey Martin Joel Rose
Politics U.S. Steel’s decline nearly killed this town. Its sale could save it Braddock, Pennsylvania lost most of its population over the past almost 100 years, due largely to U.S. Steel's decline. Here's how some locals feel about the company's potential sale to the Japanese. Obed Manuel
