Jobless claims jump to 16-year high

New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening job market.

Pet store chain linked to puppy mills
After an eight-month investigation, the Humane Society of the United States accused Petland, the national pet store chain, of selling dogs bred under appalling conditions.

Fewer Mexicans leaving homeland

Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the last two years, the government said Thursday. America has become less appealing amid a sour economy and tougher action against illegal migrants.

TWU Briefs (Denton Record-Chronicle)
Students from Texas Wom an's University's nutrition and food sciences department will team up with students in the fashion and textiles program to present a dinner and fashion show at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in Hubbard Hall on Administration Drive.

EpiPens: life-saving kid accessory
As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot  of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction.

Analysis: States fail to police Amber Alerts

Despite a federal law meant to create a uniform system, an AP review shows wide variations in what triggers  Amber Alerts from one state to the next.

Why Democrats gave Big 3 reprieve

A look at the political reasoning behind the decision by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to give the Big Three auto makers another shot at a $25 billion loan.

Congress demands plan for auto aid

Democratic leaders in Congress decided to delay a vote to bail out automakers until December and will first demand the Big Three show how the funds would transform the industry.

Grass lawns shrink in Calif. drought

California's ever-growing population and the threat of a prolonged drought could kill the concept of the traditional lush lawn in the Golden State.