WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices rose less than expected in May and posted the steepest annual drop in 59 years, according to government data released Wednesday, fresh evidence that the recession is keeping inflation in check.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — It’s energy’s version of Joe Dimaggio’s historic 56-game hitting streak, only this time no one is cheering.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh signs that the economy is stabilizing — though at very low levels — emerged Tuesday in reports that home construction rose more than expected last month and wholesale prices remain in check.

DETROIT (AP) — The United States’ economic troubles already were brewing when organizers announced in September that business and other leaders would gather here to craft a plan for keeping America competitive in manufacturing, energy, technology and environmental efforts.

NEW YORK (AP) — Television stations across the U.S. started cutting their analog signals Friday morning, marking the final signoff for a 60-year-old technology and likely stranding more than 1 million unprepared homes without TV service.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gold and other commodities recouped some of their losses on Tuesday as the dollar slipped against other currencies.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans on the unemployment insurance rolls fell slightly for the first time in 20 weeks, while the tally of new jobless claims also dipped, the government said Thursday.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. retailers reported same-store sales fell in May below expectations, as pressures like rising unemployment continued to curtail consumer spending.

NEW YORK (AP) - From paper towels at Toys R Us to bagged lettuce at Target, several large retailers are taking a page from Wal-Mart — the king of one-stop shopping.

MONTCALM TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Ron Hall has spent 22 years in the home building and remodeling business, none of them as bad as 2008.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The chiefs of General Motors and Chrysler told Congress on Wednesday they have too many dealers to support their slimmed down operations and sacrifices must be shared as they fight to overcome bankruptcy and survive. They acknowledged that slashing dealerships is causing pain in communities around the U.S.

NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are gently adding to their gains a day after rushing into the stock market.

Anyone in Hinesville questioning their property taxes now has a way to appeal.

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Operation False Charity, a multi-state effort to stop fruadulent charitable solicitation, is in full swing in South Carolina.