Randy Howland works in his small office in March, shortly after he began a work-from-home job with a call center earning $10 an hour.
When The Road Back To Work Detours
()For the long-term unemployed, getting a job isn't always the end of the story. In the next installment of NPR's Road Back to Work series, we check in with Randy Howland and Jennifer Barfield who both find themselves searching for work once again.
Big Education Grants Threatened By Teacher Spats
Dispute over teachers evaluations threaten millions in federal grants for education reform.
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NPR tracks significant events and developments in the Obama administration.
It Was A Good Year For...
Answering The Question 'What Was It A Good Year For?'()
Was there big news in your neighborhood, or an interesting trend you spotted this year? Compare your idea to hundreds of other readers who sent their suggestions. We've used the responses to construct a word cloud.
Business
Happy Holidays? Indeed, For Some Stuck At Work()
Around half of workers said they'd be in the office during the week between Christmas and New Year's. For those who come in, it's a great time to tidy up or catch up with coworkers. And the paycheck isn't bad: "[You] need a wheelbarrow to take it to the bank," says one holiday worker.
Energy
Calif. Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Blocked In Court()
December 29, 2011 A federal judge says the rules favor biofuels produced in the state. The California Air Resources Board adopted the first-in-the-nation mandate as part of the state's landmark 2006 global warming law.
The Salt
What The World Eats For A Better, Luckier 2012()
December 29, 2011 On New Year's Eve, don't open the front door in Denmark, look out for falling furniture in Italy and chew lightly when eating black-eyed peas in the South of the U.S.
Shots - Health Blog
Transplants Bring New Faces In 2011()
December 29, 2011 Surgeons make full-face transplants a reality for people with severely disfigured faces. Three such operations were performed successfully in Boston this year, a turning point in the field.
