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Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds.

Wall Street Journal economics writer David Wessel's new book, Red Ink, lays out in unsparing terms the way the U.S. government spends money, who pays what in taxes, and why politicians can't seem to agree on ways to reduce the potentially catastrophic deficit.

This holiday season, instead of settling for the standard martini, historian Lesley Blume suggests you reach for a taste of bygone cocktail culture. She offers tips for picking the right antique elixir, as well as the original recipe for one of Ernest Hemingway's favorites.

In 2009, when the other Big Three automakers were filing for bankruptcy protection, Ford CEO and auto-industry outsider Alan Mulally helped the company post its first annual profit in four years. In American Icon, journalist Bryce Hoffman explores how Mulally helped Ford avoid the fate of its fellow automakers.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Ben Rothenberg, co-host of the podcast No Challenges Remaining, about the Australian Open finals.

California holds an open primary Tuesday — meaning candidates from both parties run together with the top two advancing. Candidates are vying to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Results in nominating contests in sixteen states and one territory are coming in Tuesday evening. Trump is widely expected to once again, win a bunch of states and win big in many of them.

Drugmakers make big profits in the U.S. But many pay taxes far below the 21% corporate tax rate. Pfizer's effective tax rate is so low it's getting a big refund despite booking $59 billion in revenue.

The days of cloak and dagger spying look a bit different in the digital age. But the spy business itself is busy — and getting busier.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pushing a U.S. truce "roadmap" at a regional aid conference in Jordan.