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Russia Vows Response if Russians Attacked in Ukraine
Russia Vows Response if Russians Attacked in Ukraine
Russia Vows Response if Russians Attacked in Ukraine
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia's foreign minister is promising a firm response if any of Russia's citizens or interests come under attack in Ukraine. The warning came after Ukraine announced a resumption of what it calls an "anti-terror" campaign against pro-Russian insurgents who are occupying buildings in the eastern part of the country...
Unemployment Falls In Two-Thirds Of US States
Unemployment Falls In Two-Thirds Of US States
Unemployment Falls In Two-Thirds Of US States
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment rates fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country. The Labor Department says unemployment rates dropped in 37 states in April, the most in three months...
Contracts For US Homes Rose Last Month
Contracts For US Homes Rose Last Month
Contracts For US Homes Rose Last Month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy U.S. homes rose in March, the latest sign the battered housing market is slowly improving. The National Association of Realtors says its index of sales agreements increased 4...
US Home Sales Fell In March
US Home Sales Fell In March
US Home Sales Fell In March
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans bought fewer previously owned homes in March, a sober reminder that the housing market remains weak. The National Association of Realtors says home sales fell 2.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4...
Oil Rises On Strong Economic Reports In US, Europe
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are rising on strong U.S. corporate earnings and promising economic signs in Europe. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude added $1.59 to $104.52 per barrel in New York. Prices rose after a closely watched survey in Germany showed that investor sentiment unexpectedly rose for a fifth straight month...
US Teen Births Decline
US Teen Births Decline
US Teen Births Decline
NEW YORK (AP) — A new government report tracks a continuing decline in teen births in the United States in 2010. Nearly every state saw a decline in teen births from 2007 to 2010, with the biggest drop in Arizona at 29 percent. Rates stayed about the same in Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia...

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