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Contrary to widespread belief, it's no harder to climb the economic ladder now than a generation ago. But the study did find that moving up that ladder is still a lot harder in the United States than in other developed countries.

The word "gala" can conjure up images of stuffed shirts making awkward conversation, overcooked steaks and lukewarm green beans served next to…

The civil rights icon speaks Thursday at Albion College as part of the 2014 MLK ConvocationJulian Bond's address begins at 7:00 in Albion College's…

Is "thug" the new n-word? The Barbershop guys take on the controversy surrounding Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman, and the arrest of teen pop star Justin Bieber.

A new book explores the ways melting Arctic ice yield new shipping channels, new oil and gas resources — and potential profits. Journalist McKenzie Funk delves into the "booming business of global warming" in Windfall.

Financial markets around the world are enjoying a day of relative calm after a flare-up in emerging markets. India hiked interest rates and Turkey's central bank is considering doing the same thing as both countries search for ways to limit the fallout. Many emerging markets have made changes that make them less vulnerable to volatility.

The Arizona Congressman sat in the House chamber Tuesday night and listened to President Obama address the nation. He tells Steve Inskeep this year's address sounded a lot like last year's speech.

Technology is changing quickly, and now some educators say it's time for classrooms to catch up. Host Michel Martin speaks with Patrick Gusman of Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science about how he's bringing social media, coding, and app development into the classroom.

Host Michel Martin asks political journalists from outside the beltway for their take on President Obama's State of the Union speech. She speaks with Michael Smolens of the U-T San Diego, Christopher Ave of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Rachel Stassen-Berger of the Star Tribune in Minneapolis.

Author Walter Kirn thought he was befriending an eccentric Rockefeller, but his pal turned out to be an impostor wanted for murder. Kirn's new book explores the depths of that deception.