Jobless claims tumble 25,000 in latest week
The big drop shows that Americans are enjoying increasing job security as layoffs remain extremely low
Employment
Why Americans' wage growth is so sluggish
Given the labor market's apparent resurgence, workers should be enjoying healthy gains by now -- but that's not the case
Jobless claims jump but labor market stays strong
15,000 more people filed for unemployment benefits in the latest week while the total remained well below 300,000
The backlash against Bill Gates' call for a robot tax
Critics on all sides are blasting his proposal as "protectionism against progress," "naive" and downright "Luddite"
Deconstructing President Trump's jobless numbers
He told Congress "94 million Americans are out of the labor force." How accurate is that? An economist answers -- warning: equations ahead
Age discrimination is alive and well
Employers routinely overlook older job seekers, especially women -- but proving it has been the problem, until now
9 jobs with the oldest American workers
These professions have the biggest share of 55 and older workers, and that's prompting some to look for younger recruits
Why men are having problems getting married
Some are flunking out of the marriage market because of declining job opportunities
How might a mid-career job change work out for you?
Whether you're likely to be happier making the jump to a new gig depends on a few key factors, including your health
Immigrants' impact on the U.S. economy, graphed
In an era of partisan rhetoric, the focus on immigrants in America tends to overlook their outsized economic impact
The housing market could cool off a bit this year
Home prices will still rise, but at a slower pace, and local markets will show a wider diversity of strength or weakness
20 best work perks, from legal help to free burgers
As work demands keep climbing amid a tightening pool of top talent, employers are rolling out extra-deluxe benefits
Why the jobless rate could go even lower under Trump
Historically, unemployment below 5 percent has little room to fall further, but conditions may be different these days
The math doesn't add up for Trump's claims of pipeline jobs
The president has touted 28,000 jobs – “great construction jobs”-- but many are already finished
Creativity "can't be coded": Business leaders urge new thinking in age of AI
Business leaders at Davos weigh in on how artificial intelligence is transforming the jobs market worldwide
3 ways the U.S. economy will feel Trump's impact
Here are the areas he'll surely be focusing on in his attempt to get U.S. growth running at a faster pace
How college students can make better career choices
As automation intrudes deeper into white-collar professions, it means students need new strategies to prepare
Stocks keep climbing, even as job growth slows
Here are several reasons for investors preferring to see the economic glass half-full
Private sector hiring posts moderate gain in December
Payroll provider ADP says the month’s new jobs came in U.S. service businesses such as hotels and engineering
Jobless claims fall back near recent low
Last week’s drop to 235,000 new applications for benefits is just above the bottom hit in November
10 U.S. jobs vanishing at an alarming rate
Automation and changing consumer habits are pushing these occupations -- some that will surprise you -- to the wayside
New jobless claims end 2016 with big drop
In the latest week, 10,000 fewer people applied for unemployment benefits, keeping a two-year trend intact
Janet Yellen to college grads: Good jobs are waiting
At a commencement ceremony, she tells students they’re joining the strongest U.S. job market in almost a decade
Trump vs. Yellen: Signs of a cold war with Fed chief
With another year in Janet Yellen's term as Federal Reserve chair, she pushes back against incoming president's economic plans
Jobless claims fall again, staying well below 300,000
At 254,000 for the latest week, this marks the 93rd consecutive week below that key labor market threshold
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning, Department of Homeland Security officials said.
Secret Service agent who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk put on leave
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, a U.S. official said Friday.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Probe into anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko's death reopening 48 years later
South Africa's racist apartheid regime said no one was to blame for activist Steve Biko's death in prison. 48 years later, his family wants the truth to come out.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.