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While that's great news for the almost 10 million workers affected, 20 other states still pay minimum-wage workers the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.

For 100 years the pen has been mightier than the boredom for crossword puzzle aficionados.

The Associated Press can't call any races until polls close in their respective state. Here's a breakdown of when that will happen.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WNIJ listener Scott Anderson of Beloit, Wisconsin, along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben plays the puzzle along with Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and KXJZ listener Nori Aquino of Sacramento, Calif.

Inflation accelerated in August as Americans paid more for gasoline and groceries. Over the last 12 months, consumer prices have risen 2.9%.

NY Times reporter Alan Blinder says Saudi Arabia poured hundreds of millions into a pro golf circuit to rival the PGA. The two sides recently announced a joint venture, raising anti-trust issues.

The number this week is 750,000. That's how many passengers travel Amtrak's Northeast Corridor daily. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with data expert Mona Chalabi about facts and figures of rail travel.

Many veterans of the D-Day landing are now in their 90s, and this year's anniversary may be one of the last where the liberated and liberators are able to celebrate together.

Early Sunday, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Napa Valley — shaking some houses off their foundations, sparking fires and causing extensive damage to the historic downtown district.