A Glut Of Ph.D.s Means Long Odds Of Getting Jobs Plus 4 More Stories

NPR ED A Glut Of Ph.D.s Means Long Odds Of Getting Jobs Only 1 in 5 Ph.D.s in science, engineering and health end up with faculty teaching or research positions within five years of completing their degrees. But universities keep churning them out. Read this story U.S. A Nearly Recession-Proof City Is Not Slowing Down The unemployment rate in Lincoln, Neb., is one of lowest in the U.S., thanks to a well-educated workforce. The focus now is on finding workers and keeping young people from leaving. Read this story BUSINESS White House Move To Protect Nest Eggs Sparks Hopes And Fears The Labor Department will draft new rules requiring retirement advisers to put consumers' best interests first. The industry warns that low-income people might lose out on financial planning advice. Read this story ECONOMY In Houston, Falling Oil Prices Spark Fears Of Job Cuts Beyond Energy Cheaper gasoline has benefited millions of motorists around the U.S. But in Houston the downturn in prices has brought layoffs and could hurt other sectors, including finance and real estate. Read this story ECONOMY Higher Wages, Lower Prices Give Consumers A Break Something very unusual is happening in the U.S. economy. Traditionally, workers lose buying power to rising prices. But lately, paychecks and prices have been heading in opposite directions. Read this story