WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 — and is likely to go higher.

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WASHINGTON — Companies across the economy are finding ways to do more with fewer workers, dimming hopes that hiring will take off anytime soon. » Full Story

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DETROIT — GM reported its first monthly gain in U.S. sales in almost two years while Toyota and Ford also improved, a sign the auto industry it starting to crawl back from a yearlong slum. » Full Story

DEARBORN, Mich. — One of the troubled Detroit Three automakers, Ford, is making money again and looking for better times in no more than two years. » Full Story

WASHINGTON — About 650,000 jobs have been saved or created under President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus plan, the White House said Friday, saying the president’s goal of 3. » Full Story

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Signs of an improving economy might be in your kitchen or bathroom cupboards. » Full Story

WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate fell in September in most metro areas, although that’s largely because more people gave up on job searches than found new work. » Full Story

PORTLAND, Maine — FairPoint Communications Inc. had its work cut out when it grew sixfold overnight by buying Verizon Communications’ land line and Internet operations in three New England states. » Full Story