US budget deficit widens $139 billion in May

The government reported Wednesday that the U.S. budget deficit widened in May by $139 billion. But the annual deficit stayed on track to finish below […]

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Life as a supply teacher: In demand but on edge

Allison Dekroon is often at a loss in the morning.
“Do I start my day and get up and dress for teaching, or do I start […]

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Wal-Mart plans $15B more in stock buybacks

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced a $15 billion share buyback program at its annual meeting on Friday, as the world’s largest retailer faces increasing scrutiny from […]

Top Nixon economic aide joining St. Louis Chamber

One of Gov. Jay Nixon’s top economic advisers is moving over to join the St. Louis Regional Chamber to lead a new push to help […]

Asia stocks post muted gains on improving US data

Rising U.S. consumer confidence and home prices painted a picture of a rebounding economy, helping Asian stock markets to post muted gains Wednesday.
Wall Street resumed […]

Doug and Rob Ford rushed headlong into a public spectacle of venom and bile: DiManno

I, maggot.
Better than a squealing pig, though.
Dumb & Dumber — Rob and Doug Ford — were back on the airwaves Sunday afternoon for two hours […]

RBA Cut Rate to Boost Business; Households Start to Respond - Bloomberg

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low this month to boost businesses weakened by the currency

Singapore Breaks Into Homes to Stem Dengue Fever: Southeast Asia - Bloomberg

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LinkedIn’s disappointing outlook eclipses big 1Q

LinkedIn’s rapidly rising stock got demoted late Thursday after the online professional networking service released a forecast calling for its earnings growth to slow later […]

April report to show whether weak hiring persisted

A report Friday on April employment could show whether weak hiring in March marked a temporary lull or the fourth year in which a slumping […]