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Unemployment falls in 37 states in May
June 19, 2010
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
New jobless claims up sharply as layoffs persist
June 18, 2010
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
Lawmakers writing financial overhaul have industry ties
June 17, 2010
WASHINGTON — Anyone with a bank account or credit card has a stake in the overhaul of financial rules Congress is working on. » Full Story
Oil containment operations resume after fire on BP ship
June 16, 2010
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
Starbucks: Free Wi-Fi at 6,700 sites
June 15, 2010
CHICAGO — Starbucks Corp. will begin offering unlimited free wireless Internet access at all company-operated U.S. » Full Story
Chrysler cites progress in year out of bankruptcy
June 12, 2010
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
Jobless claims, exports fall in sluggish recovery
June 11, 2010
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
More employees jumping ship as economy improves
June 10, 2010
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
Chrysler recalls almost 700,000 Jeeps, minivans
June 7, 2010
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
Feds get picky over what makes oil ‘extra virgin’
June 5, 2010
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. — Extra virgin, light, with lemon, unfiltered, cold-pressed: the variety of olive oil on most supermarket shelves is dazzlin. » Full Story







