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NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with economist Teresa Ghilarducci about a bill passed by the New York City Council that would require most employers to post salary ranges for jobs.

Two teens make posters with a mysterious phrase, and end up starting something they can't finish. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kevin Wilson about his new novel, "Now Is Not the Time to Panic."

The Disney musical "Newsies," based on the 1899 newsboys' strike, concludes Community Players Theatre's 100th season. We talked to two young cast members about how their views on "papes" have changed by participating in the show.

The average SNAP benefit will increase by $36.24 per person, per month, starting in October.

The details of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's takeover plans for the Los Angeles Unified School District have only been made public through a draft plan that was leaked to a newspaper. The draft plan includes large layoffs of middle management in the system.

Former President Bill Clinton says he tried to separate his "personal mistakes" in the Monica Lewinsky scandal from his battle to fight an "illegitimate" impeachment over efforts to conceal his affair with the White House intern. Clinton's remarks come in part two an interview with NPR's Juan Williams in conjunction with the release of his new autobiography, My Life.

Twitter changed its "favorite" icon from a yellow star to a red heart. Twitter users aren't loving it, but NPR's social science correspondent Shankar Vedantam predicts it's just a matter of time.

The EPA is not going ahead with a proposed ban on a pesticide called chlorpyrifos, saying there's still scientific uncertainty over its safety. Environmental groups say it can harm young children.

Residents and visitors will see some changes in the city of Bloomington's aesthetics next year.The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved the designs…

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price is going to reimburse taxpayers nearly $52,000 for his seats on private charter planes that reportedly cost taxpayers more than $400,000.