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A U.S. law aimed at tax cheats hiding money abroad has had unintended consequences and has complicated life for many Americans living overseas.

Just days ago, Kostas Vaxevanis published the names of Greeks who may have sent billions to Swiss bank accounts. Within hours, police issued a warrant for his arrest on charges that he violated data protection laws. Greeks angered by the case say they are paying the price for austerity while the rich continue to live large.

The White House on Wednesday rolled out rules to force financial advisers to take on fiduciary duties. That means they must put savers' interests ahead of fees. Critics say the rules are too complex.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with attorney Lisa Banks about why she thinks more information from the NFL's investigation into the Washington Football Team should be released.

The 1982 Tylenol poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area triggered a nationwide panic and led to an overhaul in the safety of over-the-counter medication packaging.

Twitter is trying to strike a difficult balance in India after the government demanded it block hundreds of accounts, putting a spotlight on the power of big Internet platforms over free expression.

For many families, 2020 ended up being a year with fewer child-care expenses. Now parents with unspent funds in their dependent-care flexible spending accounts are trying to figure out what to do.

For years, low wage workers have had to wait two weeks between paychecks, a long time. But technology and a tight labor market could be changing that.

Sen. Sanders says he was briefed by the intelligence community about Russia's efforts to aid his campaign, which has gotten more positive support from Russian media than other Democratic candidates.

Enron whistleblower Sherron Watkins testifies against former chairman Kenneth Lay. Watkins met with Lay four months before the company went bankrupt, and warned him about accounting problems. Prosecutors hope her testimony will show that Lay made intentionally misleading statements to investors.