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Officials investigate the scene of a fatal head-on collision on Route 1 at the town line of Wiscasset and Woolwich in Maine in May.

Tech, Human Errors Drive Growing Death Toll In Auto Crashes

Last year, Americans logged more than 3.1 trillion miles and 35,092 people died on the nation's roadways. Now, there's a plan to eliminate traffic fatalities within 30 years.

Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac who star in "A Most Violent Year" are shown embracing in this photo from the movie.

The Slow Burn Of 'A Most Violent Year'

NYC and the American Dream

This undated photo shows a driver for Uber.

How A Suit Against Uber Could Redefine The Sharing Economy

A federal judge has allowed some drivers to proceed with a class-action suit against the ride-hailing service. The case could affect other companies in the sharing economy such as Airbnb and Lyft.

Petco Park Ownership Issue Shines Light On Deed Fraud

Experts say deed fraud is rare, but it can happen to anyone.

Shane Satterfield, a roofer who owes more than $30,000 in debt for an associate's degree in computer science from one of the country's largest for-profit college companies that failed in 2014, holds his diploma in Atlanta. "I graduated in April at the top of my class, with honors," says Satterfield. "And I can't get a job paying over $8.50 an hour."

A Path 'To Debt Relief' For Defrauded Corinthian Students

The Department of Education announcement may make it easier for students to get their money back.

Verizon workers picket outside one of the company's facilities in Philadelphia Wednesday. Verizon landline and cable workers on the East Coast walked off the job Wednesday morning after little progress in negotiations since their contract expired nearly eight months ago.

Tens Of Thousands Of Verizon Workers Go On Strike

Nearly 40,000 union workers on the East Coast, who haven't had a contract since August, have walked out. Among other things, they object to outsourcing and two-month location transfers of employees.

'Recasting' India's Economic Policy For The Free Market

Fortune India editor-at-large Hindol Sengupta's new book chronicles India's lurching progress away from a state-controlled economy to a more open system that encourages business and investment.

A photo taken from the Brooklyn Bridge shows the Manhattan skyline, circa 1955.

'Eyes On The Street' Details Jane Jacobs' Efforts To Put Cities First

Robert Kanigel's new biography recounts the life of Jacobs, a Greenwich Village public intellectual who championed street life and community. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls it a powerful work.

Donald Trump speaks to a large group of supporters at a Florida airport hangar on Tuesday night, the day after his first debate with Hillary Clinton.

No, Donald Trump Didn't Win Post-Debate 'Polls'

The Internet surveys the GOP nominee frequently cites are unscientific and can be easily manipulated. Reputable scientific polls taken after the debate show Hillary Clinton was the clear winner.

A private entrepreneur who sells house and kitchen supplies waits for customers in May at his home in Havana. Austerity measures in Cuba and a drop in subsidized fuel from Venezuela are hampering the economy.

Austerity Measures In Cuba Spark Fears Of A Return To Dark Economic Times

Since July, authorities have cut work hours, electricity and gas supplies. Those measures have prompted fears of a return to austere economic times. Meanwhile, Venezuela has cut subsidies to Cuba.

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