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How US states fared on jobless aid applications

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 6th

By By The Associated Press The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid fell 25,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 370,000, as a temporary spike caused by Superstorm Sandy has faded. Weekly applications have fallen back to a level consistent with modest hiring. Here are the states

Sandy brings economic booms, busts to Northeast

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 6th

By By MICHAEL MELIAAssociated Press FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) - On a storm-battered stretch of Connecticut's shoreline, landscaping crews use heavy equipment to repair damage from Superstorm Sandy, racking up overtime pay at a time of year when many are typically looking for part-time jobs to

Olive Garden owner to hold off on worker changes

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 5th

By By CANDICE CHOIAP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The owner of Olive Garden and Red Lobster says it won't bump any full-time workers down to part-time status, after its tests aimed at limiting health care costs resulted in a publicity backlash that took a bite out of sales. At the

Growth of US service firms accelerated last month

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 5th

By By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. service companies grew at a slightly faster pace in November because sales and new orders rose, a good sign for the economy. The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday that its index of non-manufacturing activity

Boston Market reports record Thanksgiving sales

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 5th

By By CATHERINE TSAIAssociated Press DENVER (AP) - Boston Market Corp. is reporting record Thanksgiving sales this year - and it's already planning for next Thanksgiving. The Golden, Colo.-based restaurant chain had not yet released specific dollar figures but said total sales per

FBI Releases Details Of Samantha Koenig's Abduction & Murder

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 5th

FBI Press Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Anchorage Police Department, after speaking to family members, are able to release additional details of the kidnapping and murder of

FBI Releases Details Of Samantha Koenig's Abduction & Murder

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 5th

Darden cites failed promotions for lower outlook

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 4th

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Darden Restaurants Inc. is cutting its profit forecast for the year, with the owner of Olive Garden and Red Lobster blaming failed promotions and negative publicity generated by its tests to limit health care costs for workers. The company's stock tumbled nearly 10 percent

Stocks little changed as budget talks continue

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 4th

By By STEVE ROTHWELLAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks closed little changed Tuesday on Wall Street as budget talks continued in Washington. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 13.82 points at 12,951.78 after trading in a narrow range of just 82 points. The Standard and Poor

John Wayne Gacy's blood could solve old murders

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 3rd

By DON BABWINAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Detectives have long wondered what secrets serial killer John Wayne Gacy and other condemned murderers took to the grave when they were executed - particularly whether they had other unknown victims. Now, in a game of scientific catch-up, the Cook