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More than half of Americans believe that the economy is still in recession and are less confident on the improvement in the nation’s economic conditions over the next few months, a new CBS News poll showed.

More than half of Americans believe that the economy is still in recession and are less confident on the improvement in the nation’s economic conditions over the next few months, a new CBS News poll showed.

Construction of new homes in the U.S. rose sharply during January but building permits fell surprisingly, indicating the continued weakness in the housing industry, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday.

The Producer Price Index (PPI) for finished goods rose a seasonally adjusted 0.8 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said on Wednesday.

U.S. home loan demand fell sharply in the week ended Feb. 11, recording a second consecutive weekly decline, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said on Wednesday.

Wireless consumers across the United States continue to face excessive and discriminatory federal, state, and local taxes and fees on their wireless bills, says a new report, which finds Nebraska paying a whopping 23.69 percent.

They are the atypical destinations of America that offer distinct recreational experiences, embrace stunning architecture, boast cultural diversity and lively entertainment. These dynamic downtowns have been chosen as America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations of 2011 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Anonymous, the hacker collective known for its attacks on WikiLeaks detractors, has crossed swords with HBGary and other security firms in retaliation to the HBGary Federal CEO Aaron Barr's earlier threat.

The Federal Aviation Administration has predicted that U.S. Airlines will see a 3.5 percent increase in the number of travelers this year and expects 1 billion passengers by 2021.

U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday after the government report showed that retail sales rose less than forecast in January.

US retail sales rose less than expected in January, but recorded a gain for a seventh consecutive month.

Though the budget makes a start in the deficit reduction front, it avoids addressing some really big questions, according to Nigel Gault, chief U.S. economist at IHS Global Insight.

Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to modestly higher opening on Tuesday ahead of a wave of economic data including retail sales.

Obviously in Iran, what is sauce for the goose is not sauce for the gander. Both Egypt and Iran, the masses were raising the same demands - freedom, democracy, free and fair elections.

President Barack Obama's budget plan, proposed on Monday, would make air travelers pay more for the “passenger facility charge, aiding the U.S. government to finance airport projects related to safety and expansions.

Total public U.S. debt held outstanding will continue to pile up beyond its current $14 trillion dollar level over the next 10 years under President Barack Obama's federal budget plan for 2012 unveiled on Monday.

U.S. stocks opened modestly lower on Monday as investors awaited the release of President Obama's budget.

Detroit tops the list of fastest growing metropolitan areas for technology jobs, according to a report by Dice.com - a career Web site for technology and engineering professionals and companies in the US.

Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to a mixed opening on Monday, after indices recorded a second straight week of gains on Friday.

China’s trade surplus fell 53.5 percent to $6.45 billion in January, as both exports and imports increased sharply ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays in the country, the General Administration of Customs said on Monday.

A Chinese man quoted in McAfee report on hacking from China targeted at US oil companies flip-flops on his claims.