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U.S. Hopes Rift With Venezuela Won't Overshadow Americas Summit

The White House imposed targeted sanctions against seven Venezuelan officials in March. It also issued an executive order that described Venezuela as a threat to national security.

McDonald's announced this week that it will pay workers in its company-owned stores $1 more per hour than the local minimum wage. Wal-Mart, Target and the parent company of Marshalls and TJ Maxx have also promised to boost wages for their lowest-paid workers this year.

While Pay Holds Steady For Most, Low-Wage Workers Get A Boost

Some big U.S. employers are giving their lowest-paid employees a raise. That's helped make low-wage workers one of the few segments of the workforce seeing an increase in pay.

Lifting Sanctions Would Be Watershed Moment For Iranian Businessman

A framework was announced last week to curb Iran's nuclear program. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Iranian businessman Rouzbeh Pirouz about how the proposal will affect his business.

In an interview with NPR's <em>Morning Edition</em> host Steve Inskeep, President Obama said Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is advocating a "foolish approach" to Iran and that he should "bone up on foreign policy."

Obama To Scott Walker: 'Bone Up On Foreign Policy'

The president weighed in on the 2016 presidential race in an interview with NPR, taking aim at GOP upstart Scott Walker for saying he would revoke any Iran deal on Day 1 of his presidency.

Floyd Mayweather's Brash Style Has Split Fan Loyalties

Floyd Mayweather is expected to beat Manny Pacquiao in their much anticipated fight this Saturday in Las Vegas, but many are rooting for him to lose. He is one of boxing's most polarizing figures.

Dave Nichols, who has been with the Missouri Department of Transportation for 31 years, will retire effective May 1.

Exit Interview With MoDOT Director

Missouri has the seventh largest highway system in the country, but it ranks 46th nationally in funding per mile. That ranking could drop still more....

A scale model of the completed campus shows the plan for a solar panel roof atop a futuristic-looking four-story glass and concrete building. Rolling hills, walking paths and trees will comprise 80 percent of the site, Apple says.

Neighbors And Fans Are Curious About Apple's Massive New HQ

The new Silicon Valley campus has been the subject of fevered speculation. A sneak preview finds a site full of green features, but neighbors may not be welcome to stroll the premises.

Beef Industry Not Sold On E. Coli Vaccine

Thousands of people get sick every year from E. coli bacteria in their food. While the beef industry has gone to great lengths to limit illnesses in meat,…

A cherry tree and its blossoms are covered with snow in an orchard near Traverse City, Mich. Three years ago, almost every fruit crop in Michigan was frozen out when cold temperatures followed some 80 degree days in March.

Fruit Growers Try Tricking Mother Nature To Prevent Crop Damage

In Michigan's orchard country, extreme heat and cold can mean disaster for fruit growers. Now some are using a new twist on old technology to fool trees when sudden, unexpected weather changes occur.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event Tuesday aboard the USS Iowa battleship in Los Angeles.

The 1 Passage You Need To Read To Understand Donald Trump's Appeal

Trump gave a speech with few policy specifics, but that's not the point at all. He's channeling how a swath of people feel, and nothing sums it up better than 178 words he uttered.

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