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A Seattle barbershop remains closed because of the coronavirus outbreak on May 19. Last week, an additional 2.1 million people filed for unemployment benefits around the country.

40.8 Million Out Of Work In The Past 10 Weeks — 26% Of Labor Force

More than 1 in 4 U.S. workers have lost their jobs since coronavirus shutdowns began. Last week, an additional 2.1 million people filed for unemployment benefits.

Newly installed panels of bulletproof glass surround two sides of the Eiffel Tower site in Paris. Construction is scheduled to be complete in July.

Eiffel Tower Now Has Bulletproof Glass Walls To Protect Against Terror Attacks

The panels are nearly 10 feet high and more than 2 inches thick. Tourists will still be able to enter the gardens underneath the tower after passing through security fences.

Cleveland Schools Cut Absenteeism With Marketing Campaign

Cleveland school officials say a marketing and incentive program has made a drastic difference in its attendance rates. The district presented the program to committee of the Ohio Board of Education Monday. The Cleveland Metropolitan School District started its “Get 2 School, You Can Make It” campaign in 2015 with the goal of changing the city’s culture around school attendance. Lorri Hobson, CMSD’s director of attendance, said before the campaign began, 44 percent of Cleveland students were chronically absent, or missed more than 10 days each year.

Couple Finds $1.8 Million Lottery Ticket While Cleaning House Before Thanksgiving

The winning jackpot ticket had been lying around for months on the Louisiana couple's nightstand. Turns out the scrap of paper was worth nearly $2 million and they found it just in time.

Ohio Community Creates Christmas For Child With Brain Cancer

Just weeks ago, Brody Allen, 2, was diagnosed with brain cancer and given two months to live. His family is rallying their Cincinnati suburb to celebrate his favorite holiday, Christmas, early.

Specialists Jay Woods (right) and Thomas McArdle work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. The market's recent decline was set off by a sharp drop in bond prices and a corresponding increase in yields last week and early this week.

U.S. Stocks Down Sharply Again After Wednesday's Rout

U.S. stocks indexes headed lower again after a global sell-off overnight triggered by a plunge in U.S. stocks the day before.

Ginther Proposes 2019 Columbus Budget, With $913 Million Price Tag

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced his proposed 2019 General Fund Budget on Wednesday morning. The budget totals to $912 million, with just over…

Verdict On Khmer Rouge Leaders Is First To Officially Acknowledge Regime's Genocide

Nuon Chea, 92, who was the No. 2 leader of the Khmer Rouge from 1975-1979 and Khieu Samphan, the 87-year-old former head of state of the brutal regime, were found guilty of genocide and other crimes.

The Jewel Case: New Orleans (03.07.19)

Where y'at? Join us as we head down to the the Crescent City for a slightly belated Mardi Gras celebration with a tribute to the world's most musical...

Sears Holdings Corp., which operates Sears and Kmart, said Thursday that it is closing 72 more of its stores. Here, shoppers look for deals at the last remaining Sears store in Chicago before it closes this summer.

Sears Will Close 72 More Stores, After Quarterly Sales Drop Nearly 12 Percent

Sears Holdings Corp., which controls both Sears and Kmart, says it has "identified approximately 100 non-profitable stores."

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