Job numbers up, but recession unemployment persists
As the presidential candidates spin the new 7.8 percent number, economists say we're still in slow-growth environment
Debates over the years: Gaffes & lessons learned
From Bush Sr. checking his watch to Lloyd Bentsen's famous zinger, Romney and Obama could learn some things from candidates past
Beach Boys reuniting for last time?
A look back at the turbulent history of the iconic group ahead of a reunion concert celebrating their 50 years as a band
Holiday hiring boosts overall jobs outlook
Companies are expected to increase holiday hiring this year, but it will still remain below pre-recession levels
Museum a no-show for 9/11 anniversary
Families of Sept. 11 victims upset memorial museum won't be ready for 11th anniversary; Financial dispute stalls construction
Is American Dream still alive for middle class?
Middle-class Americans like the Shores have seen their wealth drop 28% in a decade; Would either candidate's tax plan help?
Two candidates, two solutions for unemployment
Tim Perry, like 13 million other Americans, doesn't have a paying job; 44-year-old was laid off twice in past four years
A break for those facing foreclosure
With 1.5 million properties in foreclosure, two big banks rolled out test programs to keep people in their homes
Clint Eastwood, going rogue
When iconic American actor asked for a last-minute prop, stagehand assumed he was going to sit in it, a Romney campaign official said
Food prices expected to rise as drought continues
Dwindling corn crop means higher feed prices for dairy and livestock farmers -- and in turn consumers; Prices could rise 10% in coming months
Romney's $716B Medicare cut attack is dubious
Paul Ryan's budget plan makes the same cuts Romney is attacking; Cuts affect providers, not patients, and are projected to extend life of program
Malaysian Muslim singer Yuna making mark in U.S.
Already household name and face of several big-time products in native country, she now lives in L.A. and has hit debut CD
Artifacts tell story of Revolutionary War
Revolutionary War memorabilia bound for new Philadelphia museum includes George Washington's tent, original military enlistment letter
Bernanke, Congress ask each other to fix economy
Unemployment remains high, but Sen. Chuck Schumer tells Fed chairman he can't expect much help from Congress deadlocked by partisan battles
Federal Reserve: Unemployment to stay high
In April, the Fed had projected unemployment might stay as high as 7.7 percent --now it revised that up to 8.0