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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Erica Groshen, former head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about employment data and what politicization of the agency could do to future numbers.

Bobby Hart teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone."

Though it doesn't get as much attention as the presidential election, state government plays a crucial role in the laws that govern lives. This year control of several state capitols is up for grabs.

Oscar nominees for best original song can be anything from soaring ballads to toe-tappers that ground musical numbers. Songs by Rihanna and Lady Gaga are included in this year's nominees.

Senate negotiators move forward on legislation that would give President Obama the authority to negotiate a sweeping trade accord. That deal, however, will align Obama with Republicans and pit him against Democrats.

Texas isn't best seen from behind the steering wheel, but through shades, wearing hiking shoes on a walking trail. Now a Texan is making big strides on creating a walking trail called the X-Tx.

The co-founding member of the band was known as the Spaceman and had a hit single of his own in "New York Groove."

Advertisers are pulling out of Bill O'Reilly's show on Fox News after O'Reilly paid out millions to settle sexual harassment suits. Some women employees there are distressed he is still on the air.

You might have heard about the widening income gap. You might not know there's a life expectancy gap as well. The rich are outliving the poor by a wider margin than ever before, according to a new study by the Brookings Institution. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with co-author Gary Burtless about the study.

Starting Jan. 1, non-U.S. citizens will have to pay an additional $100 each to enter 11 of America's most popular national parks.