What We're Reading

Initial jobless claims up in Louisiana

The Louisiana Workforce Commission reports initial claims for unemployment insurance in the state rose...

Independents sweating Obama energy policies

Congress is considering major changes to the federal oil and gas tax code that...

Analysis shows recession’s impact moderating

(AP) -- The recession's grip loosened slightly this spring as seasonal hiring picked up...

World airlines seen losing $9 billion this year

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The world's airlines will collectively lose $9 billion this...

Shaw lays off nearly 40 at Walker plant

The Shaw Group has laid off about 40 workers at its Sunland pipe fabrication...

Competition heats up in local TV news biz

Media platforms like podcasts and the Internet have taken a lot of the fun...
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Report: DOJ halted investigation into Stanford

The U.S. Department of Justice told the Securities and Exchange Commission to back off...

Lane optimistic about Saturn deal

Saturn dealer Eric Lane says he's excited about General Motors’ tentative deal to sell...

Marcelle Bienvenu talks recession menus

The key ingredients restaurants need during a recession are buying local and simplifying menus,...

News roundup: Bankruptcy filings up to 6,000 a day … Most Americans feel secure in their jobs

Busted: Consumer and commercial bankruptcy filings are expected to hit 1.5 million in 2009,...