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Doctors rushed a pregnant woman to a surgeon who charged thousands upfront just to see her. The case reveals a gap in medical billing protections for those with rare, specialized conditions.

Phone giant AT&T is buying BellSouth, another large phone company. The two are already partners in the Cingular Wireless cell phone company. If the $67-billion deal is approved by the government, it would reunite much of the old Bell phone network.

In this tactile novel, the celebrated Norwegian musician Jenny Hval places two entropic lovers within a converted Australian brewery to explore sexuality, decay and freedom.

The more than 2,000 officers on the force missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10, leaving them to go without pay at a moment when the officials they protect face growing threats and violence.

The more than 2,000 officers on the force missed their first full paycheck Oct. 10, leaving them to go without pay at a moment when the officials they protect face growing threats and violence.

The man behind the buyout of Chicago-based Tribune Co. has a penchant for risky investments. But they tend to pay off: Real estate mogul Sam Zell, 65, is worth an estimated $4.5 billion.

Cooking meat for a long time over relatively low temps can transform a tough cut. Who thought it up? And what's the chemical magic? You might be surprised by the origins.

Three decades ago, Congress set up a system to encourage drug companies to develop treatments for rare diseases. The law has worked, but at a high cost.

Burnout in investment banking has been a problem, but the pandemic has made it worse. A handful of firms are responding by offering extra perks and more pay. But more money may not be the answer.

As the economy unravels, "everyone is getting a bike," says one young resident. It's the cheapest way to get around. But the Taliban's conservative culture means women cyclists are not welcome.

Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame could not imagine "what the future had in store" when she began to lose her vision at age 10. "Is this the end for you?" some asked. She faced sorrow but ultimately triumphed.

Once, Enron looked like a corporate juggernaut; now it's beleaguered, bankrupt, and being grilled by no fewer than 10 Congressional panels. As part of NPR News' continuing coverage, All Things Considered examines what the Enron story says about American business.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Edmund Lee of The New York Times about Disney's acquisition of Hulu, and what it means for streaming services.

Consumer prices in August were up 2.5% from a year ago — the smallest annual increase since February 2021. Falling inflation clears the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next week — likely by a quarter percentage point.

In an interview on Thursday, the presidential candidate again denied the allegation of a 1993 sexual assault from a former Senate staffer. He also pledged, if elected, not to pardon President Trump.

As part of their social distancing policies, elected leaders suggested phone and video medical appointments would be covered by health insurance. So why are some patients paying $70 per virtual visit?

Consumers aren't the only ones paying attention to the quality ratings of private Medicare coverage. Health plans stand to make big bucks by scoring higher in Medicare's rating system.

Mordecai Walker, 101, left St. Petersburg with a treasure trove of historical accounts and a splendid example of how to live one’s life.

One hundred volunteer typists working on old-fashioned manual typewriters will assemble in New York City to take down messages passersby want to send to presidential candidates. It's part of artist Sheryl Oring's "I Wish To Say" project.

The nation's most populous state — with an economy that is the fifth largest in the world — has been struggling with the rising prices of most goods and services.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be sequentially aligned and visible at dawn throughout June. The last time this happened was in 2004.

Irvo Otieno was transferred from jail to a state mental health facility on March 6. Prosecutors say he was handcuffed during the intake process and "smothered" by seven deputies for some 12 minutes.

Mastercard and Visa collect billions of dollars in fees each year from the nation's retailers. Merchants have long complained about the way those fees are determined. A lawsuit accusing Mastercard and Visa of antitrust violations is expected to go to trial in Brooklyn soon.

Midwest farmers both embrace and reject large solar power developments on farmland. Some make far more money leasing land than growing crops. Others worry about taking good land out of production.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Celine McNicholas, of the Economic Policy Institute, about how unions are regaining strength in the pandemic economy, where worker shortages are a real concern.