US Births Up For First Time In 5 Years
The total number of children born in this country was just under 4 million.
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US And European Union Vow To Help Ukraine On Energy Independence
The U.S. and EU say they'll also work on reducing other European countries' reliance on Russian gas.
Obama Says US, Europe United Behind Ukraine Government
Obama says the U.S. and Europe are united imposing a cost on Russia for its actions so far.
US Organizes Aid Shipments
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. government is organizing emergency shipments of materials to provide shelter to hundreds of thousands of displaced Filipinos, in the aftermath of a typhoon that may have killed thousands.
Secretary of State John Kerry says the shipments also include food and hygiene supplies for thousands of families...
South Africa Wants US Apology Over Airport Detention
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's ruling party is demanding the U.S. apologize after former government minister Tokyo Sexwale was detained last week at an American airport.
The African National Congress alleged Monday that Sexwale's name is on a U...
US Jobless Claims Jump To 374,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits jumped by 66,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 374,000. But the spike was largely because California processed a huge backlog of claims and the partial government shutdown prompted some contractors to cut jobs...