Portland Puts New Twist on Trash Pickup

U.S. Urged To Bolster Economy

The U.S. economic recovery may be gaining momentum, but the country faces challenges, the OECD said in a new report. Separately, U.S. consumers' mood on the economy soured in June.

Senate Clears Bill Renewing FDA User-Fee Program

Senate lawmakers easily approved legislation that will allow the Food & Drug Administration to collect $6 billion in user fees from medical companies to help pay for reviews of new drugs and devices.

Home Prices Rise in Metro Areas

Home prices in the largest metropolitan areas rose again in April, providing further evidence that the housing market is slowly recuperating.

NRC Chief Is Faulted By Probe

An investigation found that Gregory Jaczko, outgoing chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, behaved in a way that was "not supportive of an open and collaborative work environment" and gave testimony to Congress that contradicted accounts from other agency officials.

Forecasts Hint Fed Might Change Rate Guidance

Officials' comments and recently revised projections have some economists guessing the Fed might decide to stick with its policy of keeping short-term interest rates near zero into 2015.

Health-Law Money in Limbo

One of the biggest questions that will have to be answered after the health-law ruling is what happens to the money already spent or pledged to carry it out if the law is struck down.

• What Happens to Spent Money?

Flood-Insurance Premiums May Rise

Vacation homes and commercial properties in flood-prone areas could see their flood-insurance premiums more than double over a four-year period under a bill poised to clear the Senate this week.