Disappointing April hiring keeps unemployment rate above 6%
Employers around the U.S. added 266,000 jobs last month, far short of what most economists had forecast.
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Lowe's wants to hire up to 50,000 workers this spring
Large employers are going on a hiring spree as the U.S. economy continues to rebound from the pandemic.
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It's unclear how many people have been detained at U.S. airports this weekend or how many have been released following President Trump's executive order to ban people from seven Muslim-majority nations; A new study shows that about 30 percent of workers are late at least once a month
Late workers
A new study shows that about 30 percent of workers are late at least once a month. Jamie Yuccas has some of the best and worst excuses.
Best jobs in 2017
Employment site Glassdoor crunched the numbers on salary, career satisfaction and job openings to find the best jobs for workers in the coming year.
As Biden promises clean-energy jobs, here's the state of the field
More Americans work in clean energy than as waiters or waitresses, according to one analysis.
Unemployment claims fall to pandemic-era low
About 547,000 people filed for jobless aid last week, the lowest level of claims in more than a year.
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Donald Trump ignited a new controversy during a campaign event in Miami Friday in which he suggested Hillary Clinton's Secret Security detail disarm and "let's see what happens to her"; A new report suggests the sugar industry played down the health hazards of sugar for decades
Behind the household income increase
The U.S. Census Bureau said median household income increased more than 5 percent last year to about $56,000. It's the largest year-to-year increase since they started keeping records nearly 50 years ago. But most economists say the numbers do not reveal the full picture. Vinita Nair has more.
Jobs are booming. Here's which industries are leading the way.
Even as millions of Americans remain unemployed, job listings in some sectors are surging above pre-pandemic levels.
Will employees ever safely return to offices after COVID-19?
"Even with vaccines rolling out, COVID-19 safety precautions aren't going anywhere," one expert says.
Dollar General wants to hire 20,000 people starting next week
The company has openings at local stores, regional distribution centers, at the corporate level and for truck drivers.
More Americans apply for unemployment as layoffs remain high
Jobless claims rose for the second week in a row as the U.S. labor market struggles to shake off COVID-19.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 7, 2015 edition
James Holmes was sentenced to life in prison for killing 12 people and wounding 70 others at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado in 2012. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports; Jaden Hayes lost both of his parents at a young age. But he is determined to live life with joy. As Steve Hartman shows us, the six-year-old is embarking on a mission to turn frowns into smiles.
According to the U.N., 71 countries offer paid leave for new fathers, but the U.S. isn't one of them
According to the U.N., 71 countries offer paid leave for new fathers, but the U.S. isn't one of them. The nation also lags behind in paid maternity leave. Lee Cowan looks at the options new parents have for taking time off from work to care for and bond with a new baby, and the financial pressures against doing so.
Jill Wagner debriefs on the latest business headlines
Jill Wagner debriefs on the latest business headlines. The month of May saw more new jobs than expected, but the unemployment rate also went up. Also, why the drought is drying up profits and some big news for Apple Pay.
Hiring surged in March as businesses eased virus restrictions
U.S. employers added a robust 916,000 jobs last month, while the nation's unemployment rate fell to 6%.
President Obama says the new budget he unveiled this week is based on the principle of "middle-class economics"
President Obama says the new budget he unveiled this week is based on the principle of "middle-class economics."
President Obama says January's labor report, which showed an increase of 257,000 jobs and a 0.5 percent jump in hourly earnings, makes him optimistic about America's economic trajectory
President Obama says January's labor report, which showed an increase of 257,000 jobs and a 0.5 percent jump in hourly earnings, makes him optimistic about America's economic trajectory.
U.S. job gains were solid in December, but other vital signs suggest the economy remains slack. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari breaks down the Labor Department's latest employment report
U.S. job gains were solid in December, but other vital signs suggest the economy remains slack. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari breaks down the Labor Department's latest employment report
President Obama says the U.S. must honor its veterans by ensuring they have access to high-quality health care and aiding their search for jobs
President Obama says the U.S. must honor its veterans by ensuring they have access to high-quality health care and aiding their search for jobs.
President Obama discusses October's employment report and the prospects for bipartisan compromise with an incoming Republican Congress
President Obama discusses October's employment report and the prospects for bipartisan compromise with an incoming Republican Congress.
Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
The first round of August hiring numbers are due Thursday. Plus, hundreds of fast food workers will walk off the job demanding higher pay. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
"Year Up" trains thousands of disadvantaged youth for internships that often lead to corporate jobs -- jobs that companies have found hard to fill
"Year Up" trains thousands of disadvantaged youth for internships that often lead to corporate jobs -- jobs that companies have found hard to fill. Morley Safer reports on Sunday, July 27 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
President Obama marked the better-than-expected jobs report on Thursday by delivering an economic pep talk at a hub for technology startups in Washington, D.C.
President Obama marked the better-than-expected jobs report on Thursday by delivering an economic pep talk at a hub for technology startups in Washington, D.C.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
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Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump will be at the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
More than 300 Koreans detained by ICE at Georgia Hyundai plant heading home
The ICE raid that swept up 300 South Koreans in Georgia has strained an important bilateral relationship, and highlighted a significant challenge.
CPI rose at a rate of 2.9% in August as U.S. inflation ticked higher
Today's CPI report marks the last major piece of economic data before the Federal Reserve's Sept. 17 rate decision meeting.
British ambassador to U.S. fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Britain's Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has been fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over "the depth and extent" of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
AI wants to help you plan your next trip. Can it save you time and money?
AI wants to help you save time and money when planning your next trip, but how good is it at getting you the best deals?
Prince Harry has his first meeting with dad King Charles in 19 months
On a rare trip back to the U.K., devoted mostly to charity events, Prince Harry may have begun the reconciliation with his family he's said he wants.