Economists Warn Unemployment Could Be An Issue For Years
While the $1,400 stimulus checks will help millions of Americans, it won't fix current unemployment numbers.

For 'Amtrak Joe' Biden, Baltimore rail tunnel visit is personal
President Biden will visit the aging Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel that's slated to be replaced with help from bipartisan infrastructure legislation.
By Patrick Semansky / AP
Biden touts economic record, criticizes House Republicans
The president's first major economic address this year comes as the White House and Congress remain at odds over increasing the debt ceiling.
By Andrew Harnik / AP
Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP
Democrats are pushing to raise the debt ceiling — now at $31T —to allow more borrowing, while Republicans are countering with proposed spending cuts.
By J. Scott Applewhite / APTop Stories

Why are retail thefts on the rise?
It’s organized retail crime — where the thefts are planned, and part of organized rings.
By Michael Macor / AP
Nichols family to address public for first time since video release
Attorney Ben Crump said the news conference will include other community members who were “victims” of alleged brutality from Memphis Police.
By Gerald Herbert / AP
Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny
The Allegheny Family Screening Tool is designed to assess a family’s risk level when they are reported for child welfare concerns.
By Keith Srakocic / AP