FBI Arrests Alleged ISIS Supporter From Ohio Accused in US Capitol Bomb Plot: ABC News
An Ohio man who allegedly wanted to plant bombs at the U.S. Capitol was charged by the FBI, ABC News reported.
CFPB Proposes 'Scorecard' To Help Colleges Rank Banks Offering Student Financial Products
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing a scorecard for colleges to assess banking fees on student products.
Will White House Free Community College Plan Put Students To Work?
Getting students into community college is one thing. Getting them to graduate is another.
Fight To Repeal Obamacare Begins — Again
Congressional Republicans will begin the long process of trying to whittle away at the Affordable Care Act.
ISIS Update: Kurds Gain Against Islamic State in Syria, Monitoring Group Reports
In the battle for Kobani, new reports say Kurdish fighters now control the vast majority of the city.
Extra 'Leap Second' Will Be Added to Clocks June 30
Announcement from the Paris Observatory marks the 26th "leap second" since 1972.
Rick Santorum Calls 'Private' Meeting On 2016 White House Aspirations: CNN
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum will hold a "briefing" on the 2016 presidential race, CNN reports.
Bess Myerson, First Jewish Miss America and Former Public Servant, Dies at Age 90
Bess Myerson, a quick-witted former beauty queen and public servant, has died.
Egyptian Coptic Christians Targeted in Two Kidnapping Attacks in Libya
Twenty Egyptian Christians have been abducted in Libya in one week, media reports indicate.
New ISIS Propaganda Video: 'Business As Usual' in Mosul
In the latest ISIS propaganda video, kidnapped British journalist James Cantlie decries "Western media" portrayals of a repressed Mosul.
FBI Internal Surveillance Program Rankles Employees: NYT
An attorney says FBI personnel with foreign ties have no idea how they get put into an internal surveillance program.
GDP Grows, Dow Soars While US Workers Still Chase Household Income, Wage Growth And Real Recovery
When it comes to postrecession wages, most Americans "have essentially gone nowhere," says Josh Bivens, of the Economic Policy Institute.
Group Warns Of Debtors' Prison Tactics Among Texas Payday Lenders
An investigation by the nonprofit Texas Appleseed finds payday lenders filing criminal charges against borrowers.
CFPB Sues Sprint Over Unauthorized Billing and Charges Toward Mobile
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s lawsuit against Sprint creates a larger regulatory footprint on the mobile payments space.
Going It Alone: The Frightening Costs Of Retirement Security In The 401(k) Age
Americans don't have enough money saved for retirement. Here's what researchers are telling us about the shortfalls, and the fixes.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Attacks Medical Debt On Credit Reports
According to a CFPB report, some 43 million Americans have credit reports marked with overdue medical debt.
What The Tax Returns Of Hurricane Katrina Victims Say About Long-Term Recovery From Natural Disasters
How well did the incomes of Hurricane Katrina victims fare years after the storm? A lot better than you'd think.
The Supreme Court, UPS And The Economics Of Pregnancy Discrimination
In Young v. UPS, the Supreme Court will review the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The decision could have far-reaching financial consequences.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Heart Surgery Update: Supreme Court Justice Leaves Hospital On Thanksgiving
The liberal U.S. Supreme Court justice is expected back at work in time for arguments on Facebook threats and pregnancy discrimination.
Twitter Reacts To Thanksgiving: The Best Tweets On Family Fights, Drama And Togetherness
It's not Thanksgiving Day -- without a family fight.
Thanksgiving Dinner Table: How To Talk About 'Grandparent Scams'
Here's why New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is urging college students to help protect their grandparents from scammers.
Following Executive Action on Immigration, Advocates Fear Onslaught of Scams
Following President Obama's executive order, community groups brace for wave of "notario" fraud targeting immigrants.
Yo-Yo Sales: For Subprime Borrowers, Car Contracts With Many Strings Attached
A lawsuit against a Texas car dealership sheds light on a common practice that takes advantage of low-income borrowers.
How Ebola Exposes Diminishing US Investment in Public Health
The link between Ebola, the flu and the future of chronic disease.
The Highest and Lowest Student Debt Averages by State
What's the difference between graduating from college in New Mexico and New Hampshire? About $14,000.
CFPB Plans to Regulate Prepaid Cards Like Checking Accounts and Credit Cards
A proposed rule would help protect prepaid card users from theft and high fees.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Maryland Couple's Tax Bill
A Supreme Court case weighs how much taxpayers owe when they earn income in multiple states.
Two Lawsuits Set Up New Battle Over For-Profit Colleges Regulations
The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities is suing the U.S. Department of Education.
Midterm Elections 2014: Student Loans, For-Profit Colleges And The Higher-Ed Syllabus For A New Congress
What the Republican shift in the U.S. Senate means for student loan borrowers.
Payday Lending Reform Group Targets Member of Consumer Protection Advisory Board
Americans for Payday Lending Reform is targeting Advance America CEO J. Patrick O’Shaughnessy as part of a name-and-shame campaign.