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Obama Administration Releases New Overtime Pay Rules

The White House released new rules Tuesday night governing overtime pay for middle income, salaried workers. Millions of American workers will be eligible for overtime pay under the new rules.

Ships transporting containers like these at the Port of Tacoma, Washington, last year carry the goods at issue in the TPP deal. A new report says the trade pact would boost the U.S. economy, but only by a modest amount.

Report Says Trade Deal Would Boost U.S. Economy, But Opponents Say No

If Congress were to approve the TransPacific Partnership, the economy would expand by .15 percent by 2032, according to a report by the U.S. International Trade Commission.

UT Southwestern's New Microscope Center Zooms In On The Unknown

UT Southwestern Medical Center just opened a $17 million microscope center – not the kind we used in science class, but super-powered microscopes. Michael…

The yearly festival is called Qoyllur Riti — Snow Star in the Quechua language. Wearing traditional garb as well as special outfits made for the event, worshipers travel many miles by truck, then face a steep six-hour hike to get to the site.

The Sacred Glacier Is Melting But The Festival Goes On

That's the sad situation facing thousands of Peruvians who climb a mountain for the 'Snow Star' festival, which starts on Sunday.

Trampoline parks like this one in San Francisco typically offer dodge ball and other activities on trampolines.

As Trampoline Parks Jump In Popularity, So Do Injuries

Injuries at the indoor parks are still dwarfed by injuries on home trampolines. But researchers warn that the parks seem to result in more serious injuries that can require admission to the hospital.

'It's Jarred My Soul': Prosecutor Speaks On Flint Lead Water Crisis

Special prosecutor Todd Flood talks about his investigation into tainted water in Flint, Mich., including allegations that there was a cover-up. Nine people have been criminally charged so far.

Cookie dough clings to the beaters of a standing mixer. The Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to eat raw dough due to an ongoing outbreak of illnesses linked to flour tainted with E. coli.

Cookie Dough Blues: How E. Coli Is Sneaking Into Our Forbidden Snack

Most people know not to eat raw cookie dough. But now it's serious: 46 people have now been sickened with E. coli-tainted flour. Here's how contamination might be occurring.

Luxury And Self-Driving Cars Dominate Auto Show Talk

NPR's Sonari Glinton tells Michel Martin about week one of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

'Game Of Thrones': When The TV Show Outpaces The Books

George R.R. Martin hasn't finished his latest book in time for the sixth TV season. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Amy Sullivan and Spencer Kornhaber of the Atlantic's 'Game of Thrones' roundtable.

Boba 7, the speakeasy at the back of downtown Los Angeles restaurant Soi 7, serves boba cocktails made with beer or the Korean alcohol soju, in addition to an inventive nonalcoholic menu.

Bubble Tea Is Back — With A Vengeance

Boba is the Taiwanese beverage that allows you to chew your drink. In its latest incarnations (think horchata and cocktail bobas), it's playing ambassador to a whole host of other foods and trends.

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