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Michael Anthony Fuller, a Lexington-area man, was arrested for trying to use a fake $1 million bill to pay for purchases at a Wal-Mart.

Private-sector hiring surged in December as employers added 325,000 new workers while claims for jobless benefits fell, raising hope that recent labor market improvement would continue in 2012.

Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday on renewed concerns about the euro zone's financial health, but encouraging employment data was expected to limit the decline.

The Nano is not a flop, its creator Ratan Tata said on Thursday, but he acknowledged that his Tata Motors failed to capitalise on the early excitement surrounding the launch of the world's cheapest car.

Iowa and New Hampshire, which have been flocked by GOP candidates who insist the federal government is wasteful with its spending, have both benefited enormously from federal programs.

New claims for unemployment benefits fell by 15,000 last week in the latest sign the labor market was improving and could help the country resist the effects of a likely euro zone recession.

New claims for unemployment benefits fell by 15,000 last week in the latest sign the labor market was improving and could help the country resist the effects of a likely Eurozone recession.

The first batch of December sales results suggests that people were willing and able to shop if U.S. retailers made it worth the effort with discounts.

MF Global UK administrator KPMG plans to start returning to clients the $1.2 billion of cash and assets frozen at the defunct broker as early as this month in a move that will placate customers ahead of their showdown with KPMG next week.

Girl Scout cookie date more than 80 years back, and have been a vital part of the organization. This year the Girl Scouts are launching the new Savannah Smiles flavor, to join 10 others on the annual sale roster.

Stock index futures fell on Thursday as renewed concerns about the euro zone's financial health pushed down the euro and European shares.

The bite-size cookie will come with a dusting of confectioner's sugar and the taste of a lemony twist. The Girl Scouts describe the new cookie like this: Celebrate the anniversary of the Girl Scouts with these bite-sized, lemon-wedge cookies dusted in powdered sugar and bursting with lemon flavor. Enjoy these delightful treats, remember where Girl Scouts began...and smile.

Elan Microelectronics Corp, a Taiwanese touch design company, said on Thursday that Apple Inc will pay $5 million as part of a settlement in a patent infringement case.

Elan Microelectronics Corp, a Taiwanese touch design company, said on Thursday that Apple Inc will pay $5 million as part of a settlement in a patent infringement case.

The price of oil has been rising due to mounting tensions between Iran and the United States and other western countries. On Wednesday the pressure on Iran continued to ratchet up, as European Union governments agreed on to ban imports of Iranian oil.

It's Girl Scout cookie season and a new Girl Scout Cookie called Savannah Smiles is being introduced for the organization's 100th anniversary.

Gold prices rose Thursday as Chinese purchases of physical gold and concerns Iran might spark a regional conflict by attempting to block the Strait of Hormuz offset concerns over a Eurozone recession.

In a letter to the U.S. Department of State, six lawmakers, including five Republicans and a Democrat, stated the government should investigate whether Huawei - the world's second largest telecommunications equipment maker - had violated the law by providing sensitive technology to the Iranian government.

The Washington Governor Chris Gregoire supports same-sex marriages and wants to legalize it. The 64-year-old democrat announced that she believes in equality and would introduce a bill to legalize same-sex marriages in Washington. It's time, it's the right thing to do, and I will introduce a bill to do it, Gregoire said in a statement posted on her Web site. I say that as a wife, a mother, a student of the law, and above all as a Washingtonian with a lifelong commitment to equa...

With posted pictures and tweets for the world to see, it could be likely that singer just wants a particular someone to know he's back in the dating game.

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has been announced the winner of the Best Diet Plan of 2012 by the U.S. News and World Report. The list this year also included the easiest diets to follow and other popular diets in various categories. Check out 5 crucial reasons why DASH is a top-ranked diet...