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Credit card companies and other lenders have spent millions of dollars in recent years lobbying for changes in the nation's bankruptcy laws. Today, the bill that would strengthen creditors ability to collect is expected to pass a crucial test in the Senate on its way to becoming law. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.

to launching an affinity credit card to help pay a $20-million deficit on an exhibition marking its 150th anniversary..

known as "cause-related advertising." Like Nike, many apparel and shoe companies...and credit card issuers...have allied themselves with positive ideals -- like racial tolerance or women in sports -- in the hope of bringing in new business by doing good.

The president wants to expand the federal child tax credit for lower-income households. "In one fell swoop, it'll essentially lower the child poverty rate by more than 40%," says analyst Chuck Marr.

By WBFO NewsAlbany, NY – Changes in a state tax program have paved the way for renovation work to begin at the Hotel Lafayette. The changes to the…

The company had first said it would cancel the series after the 2018 season, then suspended filming of those episodes and now has fired Spacey.

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limon, who just edited a new collection of poetry about the natural world called "You Are Here," answers a question on NPR's Wild Card with Rachel Martin.

Hamas has endorsed a new proposal for a ceasefire deal with Israel in Gaza, as it faces pressure from Arab countries and seeks to ensure its own survival.

In the end, Peter Marlette said it was a matter of timing and logistics for Buffalo Pro Soccer. They’ll be undertaking a $10 million privately funded, 7,600-seat stadium expansion at the former Medaille University complex.

The ouster of Mohammed Morsi puts the U.S. in an awkward position. As the administration considers its next steps, analysts are quick to point out the many missteps in U.S. policy toward Egypt up to now.