As layoffs keep dropping, hopes rise for job gains
Written by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers are laying off fewer workers, a trend that normally suggests hiring is picking up. The January jobs report next week will show whether employers have begun to hire more freely or are still waiting for the economy to strengthen.
Family, church struggle to understand NM slayings
Written by SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Fifteen-year-old murder suspect Nehemiah Griego grew up in a family deeply rooted in the Christian faith.
1st woman to lead in combat 'thrilled' with change
Written by MICHAEL BIESECKER,Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Army Capt. Linda L. Bray says her male superiors were incredulous upon hearing she had ably led a platoon of military police officers through a firefight during the 1989 invasion of Panama.
Senate OKs modest restrictions on filibusters
Written by ALAN FRAM,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The tradition-laden Senate voted Thursday to modestly curb filibusters, using a bipartisan consensus rare in today's hyper-partisan climate to make it a bit harder but not impossible for outnumbered senators to sink bills and nominations.
From the start, Dreamliner jet program was rushed
Written by SCOTT MAYEROWITZ,AP Airlines Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The 787 Dreamliner was born in a moment of desperation.
Panetta: Women are integral to military's success
Written by LOLITA C. BALDOR,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, in lifting a ban on women serving in combat, said women have become integral to the military's success and have shown they are willing to fight and die alongside their male counterparts.
Kerry: 'Do what we must' to stop Iran on nukes
Written by DONNA CASSATA,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Kerry, President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of state, said Thursday that the United States will "do what we must" to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon even as he signaled that diplomacy remains a viable option with Tehran.
US jobless claims drop to 5-year low of 330,000
Written by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to the lowest level in five years, evidence that employers are cutting fewer jobs and may step up hiring.