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In light of a recent Pew study that says most Americans are no longer middle-class, NPR's Michel Martin argues that when the middle thins, the ends of the spectrum must yell just to hear each other.

Miss Colombia was crowned Miss Universe. Then host Steve Harvey apologized, saying he had read the card wrong. The real winner was Miss Philippines.

The holidays can be difficult for families dealing with Alzheimer's, especially if the person with the disease is the one who used to be the heart and soul of Christmas.

Spain's lackluster prime minister suffered a setback at the polls over the weekend. His party won the most votes in Sunday's elections, but fell short of a majority.

The Federal Reserve hasn't raised short-term interest rates since 2006. Renee Montagne talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution

One person is dead and at least 30 were injured. Police say the woman swerved onto the sidewalk and then drove up and down hitting pedestrians.

Blatter is seen as the architect of modern soccer. Now, the organization he helped build has banned him over allegations of wrongdoing.

You can get vitamin D through diet alone, but it may not be easy. A significant percentage of young kids are falling short. Blame the weak sun of winter, and sunscreen in summer.

He's a political spouse like no other, who has so far been confined to cameos. That will change in January, though one analyst says the best thing he can do is "stay out of the way."

The Italian fruit bread is readily available these days. But if you want to take your palate off the well-worn path, here's a look at other holiday breads to feast on, from pan de jamon to julekake.