Rob Gunther

A controversial study that alleges Seattle's minimum wage hike is bad for businesses and workers. But are these findings in line with mainstream economists?

If you're looking to crank your summer travel plans up a notch, look no further. 

For two years, the Missouri state legislature has worked to block a plan by the city of St. Louis to raise the minimum wage to $10.00 an hour. 

Eighty years after the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a new photo raises tantalizing questions over the famed aviator's fate. 

Has the American auto industry peaked? As car companies scale back production, a potential jobs shortage threatens the Trump administration's plan for a U.S. manufacturing renaissance.

Border crossings into the U.S. are at historic lows, a continuation of the trend that began under the Obama administration. So why does Congress insist on passing stronger laws?

The United States has some of the most draconian laws around the world when it comes to sentencing juvenile offenders.

Rolando Meza Espinoza was detained by ICE in April. His lawyers say it was a case of mistaken identity, but while awaiting his release, his health deteriorated and he died on June 10th.

Avik Roy, president of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, explains why he believes the Republican healthcare bill is good for America. 

Should teachers carry guns? One county in Colorado is training school staff members on a controversial method to better prepare for the next active shooter scenario.

What healthcare is like when a government is devoted to the politics of austerity.

Questions linger as authorities investigate the deadly collision between the U.S.S. Fitzgerald and a Philippine-flagged container vessel in the waters off Japan.

Across the United States, there are an estimated 4.9 million "disconnected youths" ages 16 to 24 who are neither working nor in school.

The Philando Castile and Bill Cosby trials are still in deliberation. Does the added pressure of the media spotlight impact the ability of juries to make a decision?

"If a kid is not working or not in school, what are they doing? They may be at home, out on the streets, basically not giving back to society. It has long-term consequences." 

There are an estimated 4.9 million young Americans ages 16 to 24 who are neither working nor in school. What are the social and economic conditions holding back these young people?