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Recession Hit Young Adults Hardest, Study Shows

Unemployment rates increased 55 percent among 18- to 34-year-olds from 2006 to 2011, says a new analysis that sheds more light on just how hard the recession hit young workers.

Eurozone Unemployment Hits 12 Percent

Unemployment in the 17-member eurozone jumped to 12 percent in February, the region's statistical office said Tuesday. The unemployment rate moved up from 11.8 percent reported in January.

Assassination Added to Workplace Dangers

The impact of the shooting deaths of a Texas district attorney and his wife is being felt among law enforcement authorities in west-central Wisconsin.

Business, Labor Find Common Ground in Immigration Reform

Efforts to reform U.S. immigration policies got an apparent boost over the weekend from an agreement between employers and labor unions that could ease the way for Congress as it tackles the issue in April.

Minn., Midwest Economic Outlooks Improving

Minnesota's economic outlook improved in March as a survey of supply managers showed increased optimism about portions of the state's manufacturing sector.

American Greetings to Go Private With Help From Koch Subsidiary

Koch Industries subsidiary Koch AG Investment is providing $240 million in a deal that allows management of American Greetings Corp., members of the Weiss family, to take the company private.

Hunting, Fishing Snare Millions for Colo. Economy

More than 900,000 people hunted on Colorado lands or fished state streams and lakes in 2011, according to a report.

Calif. Floats on Sea of Shale Oil

A University of Southern California study found that Monterey shale oil deposits in the south central part of the state could create 500,000 oil industry jobs.

Nikkei Plummet on Yen's Rise, Profit-taking

Japan's stock markets started a new financial year with a plunge on Monday as export-linked issues were pulled down by a strong yen and as investors sold shares to lock in quick profits after recent gains.

US Century: Will This Bank Rise Again?

When U.S. Century Bank's Cuban-American founders opened the bank 10 1/2 years ago, their vision was to create the largest Hispanic bank in Miami -- and eventually the nation.

Obama Pitches New Ways to Attract Private Investment for Public-Works Projects

President Barack Obama traveled briefly to -- and under -- PortMiami on Friday afternoon to push for new ways to secure private dollars for big-ticket projects to renovate highways, bridges, pipes and schools.

Don't Be April Foolish; Take Company Culture Into Account

April Fool's Day warning: No one minds a little levity in the 9-to-5 world. But workplace experts say how pranks are received is often an indication of the larger company culture, and it's important to make sure your jokes square with what the boss says is acceptable.

Real Estate Apps May Help, Overwhelm Homebuyers

The field for downloadable apps offering up-to-date property listings has grown even more crowded in the last several months as the housing market remains hot for sellers and frustrating for buyers.

UPS Agrees to $40M Settlement in Illegal Drug Shipping Probe

UPS, which has been the target of a federal investigation related to packages shipped from online pharmacies, agreed on Friday to pay $40 million to the government to settle the case.

Business Leaders Advocate for Immigration Reform to Bring High-skill Workers

IBM's director of global immigration said that it was difficult to move foreign-born recruits through the immigration process, and advocated for changes to make it easier for companies to recruit talented workers.