What it takes to be middle class in America
The typical middle-class household is treading water, while incomes for the rich are plowing ahead
As Trump targets food stamps, hunger around the U.S. remains high
Even as President Trump pushes a work requirement for food stamps, hunger remains elevated across the country
Teachers' wage penalty is at a record high
Educators now earn significantly less than comparable professionals because of spending cuts and eroding support
Nike shoes burned, defaced over Colin Kaepernick's "Just Do It" ad
Shoe giant faces backlash for adding NFL quarterback who led anthem protest to its signature marketing campaign
U.S.-Canada NAFTA trade talks break off without a deal
The countries are expected to resume negotiations next week, but missed a Friday deadline to reach agreement
5 things to avoid buying during Labor Day sales this year
The holiday weekend may be a popular with bargain hunters, but be careful when looking at these items
Starbucks' Frappuccinos are getting a lower-sugar makeover
Coffee chain is working on a version that cuts sugar by 25 percent as consumers snub unhealthy beverages
Kudlow: White House "looking at" whether to regulate Google
Larry Kudlow's comments follow Mr. Trump's claim that Google "rigged" its search to show negative news
Almost half of Americans can't pay for their basic needs
Despite a growing economy, even the middle class is struggling to pay for rent, groceries, utilities or health care
Top CEOs warn Trump's immigration policies pose a threat
Leaders from companies like Apple and Coke pen a letter saying "arbitrary" policies undermine the U.S. economy
Would stocks really "crash" if Trump were impeached?
The president thinks the stock market would tank if he were impeached; Wall Street -- and history -- suggest otherwise
School's back in session, but many teachers aren't returning
Students are going back to school with understaffed classrooms as instructors leave for higher paying jobs
Verizon throttled firefighters' "unlimited" data during California fire
A California fire chief says the telecom giant cut his crew's speed, "severely" impacting its ability to operate
Stocks end mixed on concerns over Trump's legal woes
Investors didn't react much to new legal risks to President Trump -- and the bull market hit a new record for length
In some U.S. states, women pay steeper price for sexism
Gender discrimination appears more prevalent in some parts of the country, stunting economic opportunities