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African-Americans allege labor discrimination in Chicago
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African-American men in Chicago say some temp firms discriminate against them and prefer to hire Latino immigrants.
Many job openings, fewer hires
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New numbers on job openings in the U.S. are out. And there's a bit of a mystery: Why are there so many job openings and so few hires?
There's a huge market in online education for veterans
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U.S. News & World Report has released its first-ever rankings of the 'Best Online Education Programs for Veterans'. A look at the market and the sometimes predatory companies taking advantage of vets.
China reacts to U.S. accusations of cyber spying
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The Chinese government reacts to accusations from the Obama administration that China's government is cyber-spying on U.S. government computer systems.
The cheapest gifts you can buy Mom without breaking her heart
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Looking for the perfect gift to give to Mom this Mother's Day? How about a finding a deal that shows your affection and your practically -- something every mom can appreciate.
The number mental health advocates want you to talk about
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The folks at Mental Health America are encouraging people to complete a three-minute online screening as part of Mental Health Month.
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How zoning affects the wealth gap
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Lisa Prevost's new book, 'Snob Zones: Fear, Prejudice, and Real Estate,' looks at towns that have used zoning laws to keep low- and middle-income families out, in favor of the rich moving in.
Turning public radio on its head
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Changing the public radio production process by making listeners the focus and subject of the show.
Spanish ad has a secret message only kids can see (video)
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Technology in an advertisement for a Spanish organization let's adults and kids see different messages at the same time.
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Six things one listener did to ditch $20,000 in debt
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Ten years ago, Marketplace Money listener Greg McKenna was over $20K in debt. Today, he's debt free and has a nest egg worth over $100,000. Here's how he did it.
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