US Economy Creates 288,000 Jobs In April - Well Above Estimate; Unemployment Drops To 6.3% From 6.6%
It's not 'the end of the U.S.'s job drought,' but perhaps it is 'the end of the beginning,' to cite Winston Churchill.
US Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly In April
U.S. consumers assessed current business and labor market conditions less favorably than in March, the Conference Board said.
US Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected In Most-Recent Week
U.S. jobless claims rose by 24,000 - more than expected - but the long-term downtrend remains intact - suggesting continued labor market healing.
March US Consumer Prices Rise 0.2 Percent, But Long-Term Inflation Remains Tame
In the 12 months through March, the core inflation rate, which excludes often-volatile food and energy prices, rose just 1.7%.
Heartbleed Bug Found In Cisco Routers, Juniper Gear
Many websites, including Yahoo, Amazon and Netflix, fixed the hole after it was disclosed on Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported.
US Producer Prices Unexpectedly Jump 0.5 Percent In March - Largest Gain In Nine Months
Prices surged 0.5 percent. Economists surveyed by Reuters had expected March producer prices to rise by just 0.1 percent.
JPMorgan Reports Lower Profits On Drop In Trading Revenue
The company reported a far weaker-than-expected quarterly profit as revenue from securities trading fell in a climate of uncertainty.
North Korea Actions 'Dangerous': US
The postmodern world can't seem to go more than a month without an alarming incident on the Korean peninsula.
US Q4 GDP Revised Up To 2.6% From 2.4%
The rate suggests the U.S. will hold up its part regarding global GDP growth; provided China does too, the 2014 global economy should expand.
US Jobless Claims Fall To 4-Month Low
The drop provides additional evidence that while job growth is not robust, layoffs continue to decline.
US Consumer Confidence Jumps In March To 82.3
In March, consumers were moderately more upbeat about future job prospects and the economy, but were less optimistic about income growth.
UPDATE: Washington State Mudslide: At Least 16 Dead, Up To 176 Still Missing
Eight more bodies have reportedly been found but not yet recovered from the site, which is reportedly covered by a dozen feet of unstable mud.
Putin Signs Treaty Making Crimea Part Of Russia
The West will not recognize the annexation, and the EU and U.S. may go to the U.N. to voice opposition.
JFK Assassination: George Joannides’ CIA Files - Can They Help Determine Who Killed President Kennedy?
The CIA's Senate Intelligence Committee abuse is hardly new. The CIA has frustrated JFK assassination inquiries/records access for decades.
Gasoline Prices: One Stat That Says A Lot About The US Economy
Even amid increased U.S. vehicle efficiency in the postmodern era, oil remains the lifeblood of the U.S. economy.
Ukraine Crisis: EU Says It Will Offer $15 Billion /11 Billion Euro Aid Package To Ukraine
The economic and political tug of war over Ukraine has been pulled substantially in the direction of the West.
Ukraine Crisis: Putin Lowers Ukrainian Crisis Temperature, Slightly
Russia President Vladimir Putin Tuesday offered a "ray of light" regarding the crisis. It wasn't much, but it's a data point of hope.
Ukraine President Says Tentative Deal Reached To End Crisis
The deal ended the bloodiest chapter in Ukraine's post-Cold War history, and averts a dreaded U.S.-Russia confrontation.
Moscow Denounces Call For Early Ukraine Election
At this point, one could make an argument that Russia is feeling surrounded, but many observers in the West would disagree.
Ukraine Protesters Detain 67 Police Officers
Meanwhile, Russia protested the West's actions, while the EU/U.S. said Moscow was fueling the unrest.
Ukraine President Yanukovich Agrees To 'Truce' With Opposition, Start To Negotiations
After 48 hours of horrific bloodshed, there is a sign that the physical fighting will end between the government and the opposition.
US Housing Starts Plunge In January To An 880,000 Annual Rate
Is it a momentary pause in the U.S. housing sector's recovery, due to the winter slowdown in construction, or the sign of a deeper problem?
Egypt's Army Hits Sinai Militants
The Egyptian army killed 16 Islamists, and a new group said it carried out a bomb attack in Cairo.
January US Jobs Report: Another Disappointment, As Economy Creates Just 113,000 Jobs
Five years into the recovery after the financial crisis, the U.S. economy still is not creating enough jobs.
Twitter Q4 Earnings: First Post-IPO Report Contains Mixed Results
Twitter reported anemic user growth in late 2013, sending shares sinking after its first quarterly report as a public company.
Authorities Investigating White Powder Found In 3 Super Bowl-Area Hotels
Law enforcement officials said six letters were discovered in New Jersey.
Boston Marathon Bombing: US To Seek Death Penalty For Accused Boston Bomber
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said, "The nature of the conduct at issue and the resultant harm compel this decision."
Five Policies To Boost US GDP Growth And Create Jobs
If you think it's impossible for the U.S. economy to ever record GDP growth above 5%, think again.
JFK Assassination: One Month After JFK’s Murder, Former President Harry Truman Called For Abolishing The CIA
In a suggestive essay, former President Truman, who helped create the agency, said the CIA had strayed far from its creators’ intent.
JFK Assassination: Jacqueline Kennedy, RFK Did Not Believe Only One Person Assassinated President John F. Kennedy
Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy did not believe that one person, acting alone, assassinated her husband, President John F. Kennedy.
