Jobless claims drop seventh straight week to new pandemic low
About 268,000 people filed for unemployment benefits last week, while 2.1 million Americans remain on jobless aid.
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Consumer price index soars in October
U.S. inflation soared in October. The Consumer Price Index climbed 0.9% last month, marking a 6.2% increase in prices since the same time last year. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, joins CBSN to discuss what this increase and the drop in first-time unemployment claims mean for the state of the economic recovery.
Fewer Americans are seeking unemployment assistance
Jobless claims continue to edge lower, with 267,000 people applying for benefits last week.
New jobless claims fall to pandemic-era low
First-time jobless claims have fallen to a new pandemic-era low for the fifth straight week, as 269,000 Americans filed for the week ending October 30. Lori Bettinger, co-president of BancAlliance and the former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program under the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss the latest jobs numbers.
Jobless claims sink to new pandemic low
Roughly 269,000 Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign the job market continues to heal.
New jobless claims fall to pandemic-era low
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell to another pandemic-era low. For the week ending October 16, 290,000 people filed new jobless claims. Mark Hamrick, a senior economic analyst for Bankrate, joins CBSN to discuss.
Jobless claims dip below 1 million
For the first time in more than 20 weeks, new claims for unemployment benefits dipped slightly below 1 million. But one sector continues to suffer historic losses: leisure and hospitality. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Congress debates unemployment benefits as jobless claims rise
About 30 million Americans are now relying on unemployment checks as Congress is working to pass a new stimulus package before extended unemployment benefits end this month. This comes as unemployment claims continue to rise. Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden to sign debt ceiling extension bill
President Joe Biden is expected to sign a bill raising the debt limit through December 3, temporarily avoiding a financial catastrophe. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the debt ceiling as well as the decrease in initial jobless claims and nationwide concern over inflation and supply chain issues.
Fewer workers file for jobless aid — first drop in three weeks
Some 326,000 workers filed first-time unemployment claims last week as Delta-fueled layoffs declined.
Jobless claims rise for a second straight week
Number of Americans applying for unemployment aid remains about 60% higher than before the pandemic.
Jobless claims edge up as latest COVID-19 wave takes toll
Some 332,000 U.S. workers applied for unemployment last week as the Delta variant and hurricanes weighed on labor market.
Number of workers filing for unemployment falls to pandemic low
Some 310,000 people applied for first-time jobless aid last week, the lowest number since the pandemic began.
Unemployment benefits expiring for millions
At least 7.5 million Americans are estimated to lose federal unemployment benefits as emergency programs expire. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice, who covers economic policy, joins CBSN to discuss.
Extra unemployment benefits set to end
Federal unemployment benefits will end September 6, leaving more than 7.5 million Americans without the aid. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what this means for the economy and the millions of people still out of work.
Fewer Americans need jobless aid, but Delta variant poses threat
Yet while layoffs are easing, economists say the latest COVID-19 surge is weighing on job growth.
U.S. jobless claims drop for 3rd consecutive week
The Department of Labor reported that U.S. jobless claims dropped for the third week in a row. It signals the American economy is strengthening but economists are still concerned about the impact from the rising COVID-19 cases. Axios markets reporter Courtenay Brown joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Jobless aid for gig workers to run out soon
About 4.2 million gig workers receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will lose their benefits after September 6, according to analysis from the Century Foundation. Gig workers are typically considered self-employed and don't usually qualify for traditional unemployment aid. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Fewer people filing for unemployment
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week. New jobless claims dropped to 385,000, down 14,000 from the previous week. Lori Bettinger, co-president of BancAlliance and a former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Program, known as TARP, joins CBSN to discuss.
U.S. economy reaches pre-pandemic levels
The Labor Department says 400,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week, down 24,000 from the previous week. And the Commerce Department reports the nation's gross domestic product has reached pre-pandemic levels. Michelle Meyer, head U.S. economist for Bank of America Securities, joins CBSN to discuss the U.S. economic recovery.
New jobless claims fall to a pandemic-era low
The Labor Department says 360,000 people filed for unemployment for the first time last week, down 26,000 claims from the previous week and a new pandemic low. Mark Hamrick, Washington bureau chief and senior economic analyst at Bankrate, joins CBSN to discuss the latest jobs numbers.
Weekly unemployment claims dip to pandemic low of 360,000
Fewer Americans are applying for jobless aid as the economy rebounds and states curtail benefits.
New jobless claims down slightly
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week, after unexpectedly spiking just one week before. According to the U.S. Labor Department, 411,000 Americans filed new jobless claims the week ending June 19, a decline of about 7,000. Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate, joins CBSN to discuss the latest numbers.
Jobless claims edge down as U.S. economy slowly heals
The number of people applying for weekly unemployment benefits has fallen sharply since January.
New unemployment claims rise
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment claims rose last week, ending a six-week streak of improving jobs numbers. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the "Troubled Asset Relief Programs" under the Obama Administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the numbers means for the U.S. economy.
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With peace talks on hold, the U.S. said it launched a "series of powerful strikes" on Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Here's how Democrats could pick a new Maine Senate nominee if Platner drops out
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Unstable building in Midtown Manhattan forces evacuations, street closures
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Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
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Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
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Trump weighs allowing Turkey to have F-35s as NATO summit begins
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DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow non-citizens to vote
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Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed spar in tense Michigan Senate debate
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U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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License of Utah school where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused is revoked
Utah has revoked the license of a boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, saying the school has "failed to provide applicable health and safety services for clients."
Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
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Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
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U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
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Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues
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USPS raising the price of a Forever stamp starting on Sunday
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
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Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
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DOJ threatens criminal action against states that allow non-citizens to vote
The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal action if they knowingly allow non-U.S. citizens to vote.
U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
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Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
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U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
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U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Navy identifies missing sailor after Arabian Sea emergency landing
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U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
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New video in Charlie Kirk suspect court case
Prosecutors allege that Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he was speaking at an event for Turning Point USA. In court on Tuesday, a judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day the conservative activist was shot and killed.
New video of alleged Kirk murder suspect
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Former Bucknell football coach charged
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Mexico probing possible U.S. violation in drug lord capture: "Someone lied"
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect in court
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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