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Business

US Consumer Sentiment Index Reaches 14-Month High

rtmjfrost - September 26, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A measure of U.S. consumer confidence reached its highest level since July 2013, led by greater optimism that the economy will...

Business

US Homebuilder Confidence Soars In September

rtmjfrost - September 17, 2014

U.S. homebuilders' confidence in the market for new, single-family homes surged this month to the highest level in nearly nine years. The brighter outlook reflects...

World

Obama Reaffirms Opposition To US Combat In Iraq

rtmjfrost - September 17, 2014

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- President Barack Obama reaffirmed Wednesday that he does not intend to send U.S. troops into combat against the Islamic State...

Health

US Works To Step Up Ebola Aid, But Is It Enough?

rtmjfrost - September 15, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The American strategy on Ebola is two-pronged: Step up desperately needed aid to West Africa and, in an unusual step, train...

Business

US Retail Sales Rise In August On Auto Sales

rtmjfrost - September 12, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Auto buying drove U.S. retail sales higher in August, a possible sign that job growth in recent months has led to...

Politics

US Sharply Cutting Deportations

rtmjfrost - September 11, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama, who has postponed until after Election Day his plans that could shield millions of immigrants from deportation, is...

World

US Confirms Death Of Somalia Terror Group Leader

rtmjfrost - September 5, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. airstrikes earlier this week killed the leader of the al-Shabab terrorist group in Somalia, the Pentagon said Friday. President Barack...

Politics

State Dept.: US 'Fully Supports' Iraq President

rtmjfrost - August 11, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States said Sunday it "fully supports" Iraq's new president, just hours after embattled Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki accused him...

Business

US Airfares On The Rise, Outpacing Inflation

rtmjfrost - August 4, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) -- Travelers, prepare to pay more for your flight. The average roundtrip ticket within the U.S., including taxes, reached $509.15 in the...

Health