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Tazewell County plans to build an annex for its Justice Center to the north (right) of the current facility.

Tazewell County Board approves raises over four years for elected officials

Salaries for Tazewell County officials who will be elected to four-year terms on Nov. 5 were set Wednesday by the county board.

AirPods are displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters on Sept. 9 in Cupertino, Calif.

FDA approves some Apple AirPods to be used as hearing aids

An upcoming Apple software update will allow some AirPods to double as over-the-counter hearing aids. Only 1 in 6 American adults with hearing loss wears hearing aids.

Cows graze in a field in Luncavita, Romania, in this file photo. Denmark will impose cattle farmers with a tax on livestock carbon dioxide emissions starting in 2030, claiming it will be the first country to do so in a move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from each of its cows.

Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, the first country to do so

Levels of methane have increased particularly quickly since 2020. Livestock account for about 32% of human-caused methane emissions, the U.N. Environment Program says.

A strike by Boeing's machinists has hobbled the plane maker since the walk-out began almost six weeks ago. Union members overwhelmingly rejected the latest contract offer as the strike continues.

Boeing machinists reject latest proposal, and a bruising six-week strike continues

Striking machinists voted to reject an agreement that would have boosted wages by 35%. It’s another blow for Boeing, which reported a $6 billion quarterly loss on Wednesday.

Strong earthquake kills dozens in region of Tibet near Mount Everest

A strong earthquake killed dozens of people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the border in Nepal.

Hiring accelerated in the U.S. in March, adding 303,000 jobs, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%, staying under 4% for more than two full years. People walk past a Home Depot in San Rafael, Calif.

Construction boom helps fuel job gains in March

U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%. Construction companies added 39,000 jobs, despite high interest rates.

Catastrophic flooding forces hundreds of Washington families from their homes

Hundreds of families across Washington state have been displaced by severe flooding, with some seeking safety in emergency shelters. Recovery may take years as rain continues to fall in the region.

An Ecuadorian-style Thanksgiving: Recreating holiday memories of a childhood recipe

Chef Rick Martinez, a James Beard award winner, helped an NPR host recreate a beloved Ecuadorian dish his family ate during Thanksgiving. Here's the recipe.

Gov. Rauner's Budget Address: Listen To The Speech, Hear Reaction And Read The Budget Document

Listen to our broadcast of the Governor's Address with reaction from House Speaker Michael Madigan, Senate President John Cullerton and Republican...

Are Cops Properly Trained To Deal With People With Disabilities?

Ethan Saylor, a young man with Down Syndrome, died after an altercation with police. The case has raised questions about the way cops deal with people who have mental disabilities. Host Michel Martin discusses Saylor's case with parents and a former policeman.

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