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Search ongoing for missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston as crews plan to scour ocean floor
U.S. unemployment aid applications rise to 336,000
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week after reaching the lowest level in 5 ? years. But the broader trend suggests companies are laying off fewer workers and could s…
For some in Congress, a shutdown better than enacting Obamacare
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than a third of House Republicans urged their leader Thursday to trigger a government shutdown rather than fund the implementation of th…
Electronic breakdown
NEW YORK - A mysterious glitch halted trading on the Nasdaq for three hours Thursday in the latest major electronic breakdown on Wall Street, embarrassing the …
Target falls on shopper caution
NEW YORK - Target Corp. on Wednesday became the latest in a string of companies that have lowered their business expectations as they contend with an uncertain economy.
Time to step on the brakes?
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve appears on track to slow its bond purchases by the end of this year if the economy continues to improve. But it remains divide…
Penney's results show signs of life
Vacation cut short
Crime writer Leonard dies
Survey: Health insurance costs outpace wage gains
Workers saw a modest rise in the average cost of employer-sponsored health insurance this year, but they're probably not overwhelmed with relief.
San Diego mayor emerges