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The strong temblors also destroyed hundreds of homes in Gansu province. Rescue operations have been complicated by downpours and aftershocks.

The Labor Department announced Friday that the economy added 195,000 new jobs in June, exceeding expectations. Concerns remain over the fact that many of the jobs being added are for relatively low-paying seasonal work in leisure and hospitality, and the fact that the number of long-term unemployed remains stagnant.

What is it that makes someone stop and make a decision to help a stranger in need? That's a question we're exploring on this Thanksgiving Eve with a story from WBUR's "Kind World" series.

The merger between AMR Corporation and US Airways group was finalized today, creating the world's largest airline. We take a look at what it means for consumers and the aviation industry.

Gross domestic product expanded at a rate of 1.8 percent in the first quarter, down from the 2.4 percent pace previously reported.

A convicted killer who was scheduled to be executed on Wednesday has been granted a stay of execution.Attorneys for the man and the state Department of…

A French newspaper is alleging that the voting was fixed, bringing back memories of the judging scandal at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake.

What if someone held an awards show with no red carpet, no fanfare, short speeches and it finished in under the projected running time? Well, that would be the first YouTube Music Awards.

Two weekends. Seven days. Even the most casual Jazz Fest fan knows those numbers.However, from food to facilities, a festival that draws upwards of…

There were fewer people applying for unemployment insurance last week. And in May, consumers spent more — particularly on cars.