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For workers who want a raise, this was an encouraging week, with minimum-wage legislation gaining momentum and employers paying more across the board.

Caregiving for family members is an essential and difficult job, especially with the number of Americans 65 and older projected to double by 2060. So, NPR's Michel Martin proposes a new holiday.

In China, Didi Chuxing dominates the ride-hailing market — despite Uber's attempts to break in. Now Apple Inc. is investing big in the service, ahead of a visit to China by Apple CEO Tim Cook.

The FDA has approved the Probuphine implant for medication-assisted therapy for opioid addiction. It lasts for six months, compared to daily pills. But it also will be more expensive.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. Even though it remains the most famous auto race in the world, it's sold out this year for the first time in decades.

Hurricane season has begun. On average, Florida gets a hurricane about every two years. But there hasn't been one in nearly 11 years. This has emergency managers worried about residents' complacency.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday is announcing proposed regulations that aim to stop some predatory lending practices.

American defense officials said Friday that U.S. planes hit an Islamic State training camp and a senior extremist leader in Libya overnight. As many as 60 people were killed.

An epidemiologist says the island has been lucky so far, but needs to stop the virus at its source — where mosquitoes breed.

The U.S. doesn't have the highest taxes in the world ... but it's close if you're talking about corporate taxes.