LABOR DAY

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The hosts of the 46th annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon said Sunday that Jerry Lewis retired from the organization and its yearly fundraiser.

The rain keeps falling in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Lee pushes closer, and it's likely only going to get worse.The slow-moving storm is expected to bring massive flooding to some areas Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi this Labor Day weekend.Lee is spawning tornado warnings, evacuation and knocking out power in New Orleans and southern Louisiana on Saturday.

Labor Day weekend is just around the corner so take advantage of the Labor Day sales offered by countless retailers. Here is a list of the 25 places to score the best deals during the Labor Day weekend sales both online and in stores.

President Grover Cleveland established Labor Day as a national holiday in the hopes of being re-elected

Labor Day travel is expected to decrease in the wake of Hurricane Irene and an uncertain economy.

There's still a bit of summer left in 2011, so why not make the most of it and check out these end of summer travel deals for last minute vacationers (or anybody who wants one last getaway)

Scott Stevenson was only 10 years old when he first heard grown-ups voice the gloomy words that, in retrospect, predicted the disappointing arc his life has taken.

Heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, U.S. retail gasoline prices have fallen for three weeks in a row, currently averaging $2.68 per gallon, the lowest level of the 2010 peak summer driving season, and the second lowest price at this point in the past five summers (Figure 1). This year, prices peaked on May 10 at $2.91 per gallon. Compared to price variation experienced over recent summers, gasoline prices have moved in a narrow range during this summer's driving season (Figure 2).

U.S. retailers probably saw sales decline again in September, signaling weak demand leading into the holiday season that will require chains to sharpen their focus on value.

In recent years, most Americans have regarded Labor Day as a vacation day at the end of summer. However the history of Labor Day and what the day represents should not be forgotten.

Wall Street was set to enjoy a positive return to trading on Tuesday after the Labor Day holiday, according to stock index futures.

Today America is celebrating Labor Day, here are some quotes shared by the famous in the past.

Americans are expected to travel less on Labor Day 2009 weekend opting for so-called staycations, according to the tourism industry, Bloomberg reports today.