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US Approved 'Excessive' Pay at Troubled Companies: Report

An internal government watchdog on Monday accused the U.S. Treasury Department of approving "excessive" pay packages for bailed-out companies.

Economic Outlook: Recovery -- a New Puzzle

Durable goods orders rose in December, equities look poised for an upbeat day in New York and benchmark treasury bond yields rose above 2 percent early Monday.

Conference Honors Film and TV Execs, Powerful Women

The Florida Media Market's Bridge to the World conference brings international filmmakers and executives together for five days of pitching and deal making.

New Norovirus Strain Causing U.S. Outbreak

A new strain of norovirus first detected in Australia last March is causing outbreaks in the United States and other countries, officials say.

Obama Will Unveil Immigration Plans Next Week

President Barack Obama, following up on one of his campaign pledges from last fall, will unveil his plans for a comprehensive immigration overhaul Tuesday during a trip to Las Vegas.

Hacker Group Threatens Justice Department

Hackers claiming to be with the group Anonymous threatened to release sensitive U.S. Justice Department documents as retaliation for the death of Aaron Swartz.

Hispanic Bar Association DC Elects Officers and Board

The Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia (HBA-DC) held its annual meeting and elections in Washington, D.C.

Midsize Firms Ready to Expand

While the American economy continues to sputter, a new survey done for the parent company of Citizens Bank suggests that 2013 could be a busy year for midsize companies.

Leading Economic Indicators Point to 2013 Growth

A private index of U.S. leading economic indicators surged in December, raising prospects for continued growth in the first half of 2013.

Jobless Claims Drop by 5,000

The U.S. Labor Department said first-time jobless benefits claims dropped by 5,000 in the week that ended Saturday. Initial claims for unemployment benefits reached pre-recession levels in the previous week with a decline of 37,000 first time claims.

Hispanics Beat the Mayflower to America by 107 Years

This year we mark half a millennium since the first official European conquistador in the U.S., Juan Ponce de Leon, spotted unknown territory in the distance on March 27, 1513, while searching for an island of reputed wealth called Bimini. He named it Florida in honor of the Pascua Florida, as Easter Sunday is called in Spanish.

Hispanics Are the Most Moveable Electorate

In a postmortem analysis of the 2012 presidential election, polling firm Latino Decisions suggests that while President Obama did extremely well among Hispanic voters, Democrats cannot be complacent about that segment of the population and Republicans have room for growth with Hispanic voters.

Obama Presses School Safety, Mental-Health Initiatives

President Barack Obama's comprehensive plan to help the nation avert gun violence--unveiled just over a month after the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School--includes actions the administration can take right away, such as crafting model school safety plans,

US Military Expected to Allow Women in Combat Roles

Defence Secretary Leon Panetta will announce the policy change Thursday, unnamed senior Defence Department officials told CNN.

Debt Ceiling Fix Passes House

The 285-144 vote would suspend the country's debt limit until May 19, allowing the government to continue borrowing money to meet immediate needs.