U.S. jobless claims fall to 730,000 but layoffs remain high

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February 25, 2021

U.S. jobless claims fall to 730,000 but layoffs remain high

The latest figures come as the job market has made scant progress in the past three months.
Published
February 25, 2021

The Latest: N.H. House approves a bill to refund fines paid by businesses that have violated emergency orders

The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Published
February 25, 2021

FDA confirms safety, efficacy of single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Public health officials have eagerly awaited the arrival of the vaccine because it is easier to store and administer and could streamline the logistics of a complicated mass vaccination campaign.
Published
February 25, 2021

‘It’s Up to You’: Ad campaign to overcome vaccine hesitancy is underway

The first concerted effort urging Americans to get vaccinated will encourage those skeptical of the vaccines to visit a new website for the latest information on their safety and availability.
Published
February 24, 2021

Amid surge, U.S. tries to expedite release of migrant children

Meanwhile, Border Patrol agents are apprehending an average of more than 200 children crossing the border without a parent per day.
Published
February 24, 2021

Capitol Police were warned of violence before riot, acting chief says

But the wild invasion of the Capitol was far worse than police expected, leaving them unprepared to fight it off, Yogananda Pittman says.
Published
February 24, 2021

Republicans harden opposition to Democrats’ virus relief package

Despite their narrow congressional majorities, Democratic leaders are poised to push the sweeping $1.9 trillion bill through the House on Friday.
Published
February 24, 2021

Marble bust of powerful 19th century Mainer damaged by mob at U.S. Capitol last month

A curator is taking steps to repair the marble bust of former U.S. House Speaker Thomas Reed of Maine.
Published
February 24, 2021

Gains for bank stocks help lead major U.S. indexes higher

Investors are still anticipating another round of stimulus to help boost the economy.
Published
February 24, 2021

Shopping online eases isolation for older Americans

The pandemic has motivated many who have been unable to leave their homes or senior communities to learn something they may have resisted until now: how to buy groceries and more on the internet.