U.S. Jobless Claims Rise But Still Historically Low
The four-week jobless claims average fell by 16,000 to less than 204,000, the lowest level since November 1969 according to the Department of Labor.

Some are getting heated over rising heating bills
The cold weather and Russia’s war on Ukraine have increased U.S. gas exports to other countries, tightening supply and increasing prices.
By Scripps News
Mortgage rates fall for 4th consecutive week
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped slightly by 0.04% to 6.09%.
By John Raoux / AP
At Arizona-Mexico border, field workers commute to meet crop quotas
In the salad bowl of the U.S., field workers are working through long hours, harsh weather and border commutes to put food on America's tables.
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Rescuers scramble in Turkey, Syria after quake kills 3,400
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck a region transformed by Syria's 12-year war.
By AP
Criminals now targeting zoo animals
The Dallas Zoo has dealt with a trend of vandalism and animal disappearances since January.
By Tony Gutierrez / AP
This group starts its mornings with a frigid Lake Michigan swim
A group of Chicago swimmers say a dive into the cold Lake Michigan each morning helps their body and mind.
By Scripps News