WASHINGTON — A majority of states saw their unemployment rates drop in May. But the widespread declines were mainly because people gave up looking for work and were no longer counte. » Full Story

WASHINGTON — The number of people filing new claims for jobless benefits jumped last week after three straight declines, another sign that the pace of layoffs has not slowed. » Full Story

WASHINGTON — Anyone with a bank account or credit card has a stake in the overhaul of financial rules Congress is working on. » Full Story

HOUSTON — A drill ship resumed siphoning off oil gushing from a blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after a bolt of lightning struck the ship and ignited a fire that halted containment... » Full Story

CHICAGO — Starbucks Corp. will begin offering unlimited free wireless Internet access at all company-operated U.S. » Full Story

DETROIT — One year after Chrysler Group LLC’s government-funded exit from bankruptcy protection, CEO Sergio Marchionne is telling employees that the company has made progress but still has a long wa... » Full Story

WASHINGTON — The picture of a steady but still sluggish recovery emerged from reports Thursday that showed fewer people are claiming unemployment aid while U.S. exports are slowing. » Full Story

One sign of better economic times is when more people start finding jobs. Another is when they feel confident enough to quit them. » Full Story

DETROIT — Chrysler is recalling almost 600,000 minivans and Jeep Wranglers in the United States and another 100,000 elsewhere because of brake or wiring problems that could create safety issues, the... » Full Story

CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. — Extra virgin, light, with lemon, unfiltered, cold-pressed: the variety of olive oil on most supermarket shelves is dazzlin. » Full Story