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German central bank says recovery on track (AP)

Germany's economy will grow by 1.6 percent next year and a more modest 1.2 percent in 2011, the country's central bank predicted Friday, declaring that the outlook has "brightened perceptibly" over...

Nov. jobless rate falls to 10 pct., 11K job cuts (AP)

The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 10 percent in November as employers cut the smallest number of jobs since the recession began. The better-than-expected job figures are a rare note of...

Corus to lay off 1,700 steelworkers in England, blames customer for defaulting on contract

The Canadian Press - LONDON - Britain's Corus, Europe's second-largest steel producer and a subsidiary of India's Tata Steel, said Friday it will lay off 1,700 workers in northeast England in...

Stock futures surge after jobs report (AP)

Stock futures surged after the government said the nation's jobless rate dropped to 10 percent in November and far fewer jobs were lost than had been expected.

Canada's unemployment rate falls to 8.5 per cent as economy gains 79,000 jobs in November

The Canadian Press - OTTAWA - Canada's economy swelled by 79,000 jobs last month, Statistics Canada reported Friday.

AP sources: GM to announce management changes (AP)

General Motors Co. is set to announce another round of management changes at the troubled automaker that include new responsibilities for Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, two people briefed on the matter said...

Will 'Raping' Help to Cure Diabetes?

A woman in Kuala Lumpur was raped by a feng shui master after being told the act was a part of her diabetes treatment./

Your Perfect Family Winter Vacation Awaits You at Sunny Isles Beach, Florida's Riviera

Florida has gained the reputation of being the domestic hot spot for tourists and visitors, including mom, dad and the kids?all seeking fun, sand and warm temperatures. The oceanfront gem of South...

More women choose do-it-yourself births

A small, but growing number of women are choosing to deliver their babies at home without medical help. However, doctors warn about life-threatening risks from do-it-yourself deliveries.Medicine -...

Pine Bark Extract may Help Treat Early Diabetic Retinopathy

An antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree can treat diabetic retinopathy in the early