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An NPR/Marist poll sheds light on a fast-growing workforce sector: contract workers. One out of every five jobs is held by a contract worker. While many enjoy the flexibility, the jobs are unsteady.

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Mary Jane Christmas, American Horror Toy Story,and Family Resting Place.

Retroactive payments offer protection for poor people who can be enrolled in Medicaid after becoming seriously ill. That process takes time, and the look-back provision helps guarantee coverage.

There was some drama and outright odd situations in Wednesday’s candidate filing deadline for the March 15 primary. Candidates had until 4 p.m. to get...

The White House press secretary's six-month tenure involved some odd moments, some lighter ones and a memorable recurring character on Saturday Night Live.

It's not exactly easy to get in, but if you book in advance, it's once again possible to get a close-up view of the historical paintings, furnishings and knickknacks in the People's House.

The storm reportedly leaves about 13,000 homes and businesses without power in the three parishes around New Orleans.

The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

Rank-and-file GOP voters seem largely undeterred by the multiple criminal investigations against the former president.

Local leaders say the fire that started at a plastic recycling and storage facility in Richmond, Indiana, on Tuesday is now under control.