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Earl Weakens But Packs Punch As It Heads North
3 Sep 2010 at 11:15am
Powerful gusts and driving rains churned over North Carolina's Outer Banks as the storm moved up the coast. The storm has been downgraded to a Category 1 but remains a threat as it swirls toward New England.
Jobs Report Eases Some Fears About Double Dip
3 Sep 2010 at 11:10am
The jobless rate climbed for the first time in four months in August as the economy added fewer private jobs. Overall, non-farm payrolls fell 54,000, the Labor Department said Friday.
No God Needed To Create Universe, Hawking Says; Your Thoughts?
3 Sep 2010 at 10:39am
The famed physicist argues in a new book that "spontaneous creation is the reason there is something rather than nothing."
Obama: Economy's Moving In Right Direction, But Not Fast Enough
3 Sep 2010 at 10:24am
The president pushed again for action on legislation aimed at giving small businesses more incentives to hire.
Study Raises Questions About Osteoporosis Drugs And Esophageal Cancer
3 Sep 2010 at 8:57am
People who take popular osteoporosis medicines may be at higher risk for developing esophageal cancer. But a link is not proved and the odds, in any case, are still low, according to results of a new study.
Jobless Rate 9.6 Percent In August; Private Payrolls Up By 67,000
3 Sep 2010 at 8:34am
With the economy atop most Americans' list of concerns, the news is sure to be closely scrutinized.
Tax Breaks; New Poll On NYC Islamic Center; New Attack In Pakistan
3 Sep 2010 at 8:24am
'The Washington Post' reports the Obama administration is considering a package of tax breaks aimed at encouraging businesses to add workers -- and to combat GOP charges that the Democrats are anti-business.
Brace Yourself: August Jobs Report Due Shortly
3 Sep 2010 at 7:54am
Most economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics will say that the employment picture didn't get any better last month.
Heads Up Long Island And Massachusetts, Here Comes Earl
3 Sep 2010 at 7:27am
The storm's lost some strength, but it's still got quite a bit of punch as it heads north up the Atlantic coast.
Miami Airport Reopens After Suspicious Item Found
3 Sep 2010 at 7:15am
A government official says a scientist has been detained in Miami after screeners found a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb.
Gulf Coast Communities Investigate Oily Sea Mist
3 Sep 2010 at 10:45am
With so many unanswered questions about the lingering effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, coastal communities are turning to independent scientists for answers. In Orange Beach, Ala., officials are having the air, water and soil tested to check for toxins from the BP spill.
Bidding Farewell To The Congo's 'Mother And Father'
3 Sep 2010 at 10:05am
As a long Congo River barge journey ends, so, too, does a unique glimpse into the heart of a poor but potentially rich nation grappling with conflict. Despite the hardship, the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo draw great inspiration from the inescapable and mighty river.
August Jobs Report A Bit Better Than Expected
3 Sep 2010 at 9:42am
The Labor Department released its latest jobs report Friday morning, and the losses aren't as bad as had been expected. The unemployment rate for August creeped up to 9.6 percent, a tenth of a percent increase from the previous month. Private employers added jobs, but the government lost some.
'Recovery Summer' Ends With Economic Pothole
3 Sep 2010 at 9:01am
This was supposed to be the season the economy heated up, thanks to a wave of public works projects funded by the government's stimulus program. But summer is coming to an end and the recovery has not taken root. Forecasters are expecting another gloomy employment report on Friday.
Study: Cash For Clunkers Was A Wash
3 Sep 2010 at 4:00am
The program didn't bring any new buyers into the market, a study found. But it encouraged people who would have bought a car anyway to make a purchase a few months sooner.