Politics
Obama Paints Bleak Picture Of Life After Automatic Government Spending Cuts
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Working Late: Older Americans On The Job
When A Bad Economy Means Working 'Forever'
February 20, 2013 Janet Sims-Wood, 67, is like millions of other seniors still working in order to make ends meet. For the part-time librarian, the recession put a huge dent in her savings, so she expects she'll have to work as long as her health allows.
Shots - Health News
Money Replaces Willpower In Programs Promoting Weight Loss
February 20, 2013 A group of nurses is competing for $10,000 in a weight-loss contest. A New York man motivated himself by pledging to donate to a cause he hated. Both approaches use money to reach a target weight. But which is better — the carrot or the stick?
All Tech Considered
In New York, Taxi Apps Raise Objections From Competitors
February 20, 2013 WNYCFollowing the lead of cities like San Francisco and Washington, D.C., New York wants to permit passengers to use smartphone apps to find a yellow cab. But the prospect of change has prompted a lawsuit from private car services, whose passengers already use smartphones to hail drivers.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Shots - Health News
How The Sequester Could Affect Health Care
February 19, 2013 Federal programs, including many that provide health care, could soon be hit with deep cuts to their budgets. Agencies won't close, but services ranging from food inspections to vaccinations could be cut back. And the health care industry warns that half a million jobs could be lost within a year.
Economy
End Of Winter Drives Nation's Gas Prices Uphill
February 19, 2013 Gas prices typically rise this time of year as refineries switch to summertime formulas, which are designed to reduce smog. But because of maintenance work — partially delayed by Superstorm Sandy — the run-up in prices is happening earlier this year.
Cold War Bunker Network Repurposed For 21st Century Threats
February 19, 2013 WFAEIn Charlotte, N.C., a secret bunker rests quietly below a radio station. Built in 1963, it was part of a federal network designed to provide emergency communications in case of a nuclear attack. With a new slew of potential threats to contend with, FEMA has revived the idea.
The Two-Way
Gen. John Allen, Recent Top Commander In Afghanistan, Is Retiring
February 19, 2013 He had been on track to be the top NATO commander in Europe. But the White House says Allen needs to "address health issues within his family." Allen was recently cleared of wrongdoing related to email messages he exchanged with a Florida woman.
The Two-Way
At Least Four Dead, Including Gunman, After Southern California Shootings
February 19, 2013 Authorities say the deadly shooting spree began at a home, where one woman was found dead. The gunman was then involved in at least three carjackings — killing two more people in the process — before taking his own life.
Books
Why One Mom Put Her 7-Year-Old On A Diet
February 19, 2013 When Dara-Lynn Weiss saw her daughter gaining a lot of weight, she put her on a strict diet. That decision made Weiss the target of criticism from her daughter, her friends and people who didn't even know her. Weiss talks about the experience, which she chronicled in her new memoir, The Heavy: A Mother, A Daughter, A Diet.
