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A man walks past a retail store that is going out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic in Winnetka, Ill., June 23, 2020.

1.4M Seek Jobless Aid as Virus Surges

A spike in cases prompted many states to halt plans to reopen businesses.

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Q2 Wages, Benefits Grew at Slowest Pace in 3 Years

Employers shed 22 million jobs in March and April before rehiring about one-third of those workers in May and June.

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Many Students with STEM Potential Struggle in School

These kids are more likely to dislike school and have trouble paying attention in class.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., during a news conference.

Mnuchin, Pelosi Talk Virus Relief; GOP Slashes Jobless Aid

Aid runs out Friday for a $600 weekly jobless benefit that Democrats call a lifeline for out-of-work Americans.

Striking Bath Iron Works shipbuilders march in solidarity.

Machinists Union President Rallies Striking Shipyard Workers

There have been no face-to-face negotiations since the strike began.

Patrice Jetter, a furloughed school crossing guard.

Disabled Americans Mark Milestone as Crisis Deepens Job Woes

Disabled workers still face higher unemployment than other adults — a problem compounded by the coronavirus pandemic.

For Rent sign hangs on a closed shop.

Nearly Half Say Job Lost to Virus Won't Return

Temporary cutbacks are giving way to shuttered businesses, bankruptcies and lasting payroll cuts.

Former Union President Gets Prison After Years of Embezzlement

He paid for ATVs, childcare, firearms, medical expenses, vacations and even took out straight cash withdrawals.

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Industry Groups Sue Over Visa Restrictions

The complaint argues the suspension of new non-immigrant visas is "inflicting severe economic harm."

Visitors hike to a stone lookout over the Little Missouri River inside the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Suit: North Dakota Refinery Developer Owes Workers Wages

The employees' lawsuit says the company sporadically deferred pay and said it would reward them with bonuses later.

Residents line up at a security checkpoint into the Hotan Bazaar.

US Sanctions Chinese Companies Over Muslim Abuse Complaints

The Trump administration also has imposed sanctions on four Chinese officials.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Mnuchin Urges Swift Aid Bill; Ex-Fed Chairs Want Bigger Deal

Extra unemployment assistance is set to expire at the end of the month.