Jobless numbers likely to get worse, analysts warn

Washington -- With the number of new claims for U.S. jobless benefits hitting a 16-year high, some economists warn of further waves of layoffs in the months ahead. More

Homecoming dances reflect economic slide

Pompano Beach, Fla. -- Like girls sifting through dresses at Macy's, the teens milled through aisles of sparkling pastel- and florescent-hued homecoming gowns, stepping into dressing rooms to try them on and then modeling them before their mothers. More

Big 3 CEOs not alone in using jets

Some in Congress pounced this week on what they view as the hypocrisy of auto executives flying on corporate jets to Washington to ask for public help. More

Bookseller reports big drop

Portland, Ore. -- Barnes & Noble Inc. reported a larger-than-expected loss for the third quarter on Thursday. Revenue dipped to $1.12 billion from $1.18 billion. More