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Trade Gap Closed More Than Expected in March

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed for the second month in a row in March, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said.

Finding Justice for Hispanic Farmers Proves Elusive

The deadline has passed for Hispanic farmers to file claims alleging discrimination by the USDA, leaving many wondering if they'll ever see justice.

First-time Jobless Claims Down by 18,000

First-time jobless benefits claims dropped by 18,000 to 324,000 in the week that ended Saturday, the U.S. Labor Department said.

Obama, Pena Nieto Talk U.S.-Mexico Trade

U.S.-Mexican trade has risen as Mexico becomes an increasingly attractive locale for U.S. manufacturers that are seeing the cost to produce goods in China go up.

Fed Keeps Stimulus Going Full Speed Ahead

Amid signs of a weakening economy, the Federal Reserve agreed Wednesday to continue an aggressive initiative to hold down interest rates and stimulate growth by buying government bonds.

Fed Leaves Monetary Policy Unchanged

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and said it would continue buying bonds to inject money into the private economy.

Star Attorney Joining Bombing Suspect's Team

Renowned death penalty lawyer Judy Clarke of San Diego has joined the defense team for marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Private Jobs Growth in April Missed Expectations

Private-sector employment in the U.S. rose by 119,000 jobs from March to April, payroll processor ADP said Wednesday, revealing a disappointing trend.

U.S. Home Prices Keep to Upward Path

Home prices in the U.S. posted their highest yearly gains since May 2006, with the 20-city Case-Shiller composite showing a gain of 9.3 percent in February.

Fed Likely to Continue With Low-interest Policy

The Federal Reserve appears more committed to continue buying $85 billion a month in Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities until the labor market improves substantially.

California Real Estate Still Outpaces National Market

West Coast real estate continues to lead the nation's rising housing market, while markets on the East Coast are stuck in the basement.

Cyprus Passes Bailout Deal

The Cyprus Parliament on Tuesday approved the terms of an international bailout that imposes considerable losses on bank depositors and restructures the banking sector.

Employment Costs Rose 0.3 Percent in First Quarter

The employment cost index rose 0.3 percent in the three-month period ending in March 2013, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday, but an error in the benefits data may have skewed the results.

Eurozone Unemployment Continues Record Pace

Unemployment in the Eurozone continued to grow with the rate hitting a record 12.1 percent in March. More than 19 million people are unemployed.

U.S. to Pay Down Debt for First Time Since 2007

Increased tax revenues and greater spending cuts are allowing the federal government for the first time in six years to pay back debt.