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The program has been plagued with problems, advocates say.

New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week for the second week in a row, signaling ongoing weakness in the job market as coronavirus infections continue to soar.

Philly homeowners were approved for CARES Act aid, only to get rejection letters from the bank — which then reversed its position (again).

Thousands of Delawareans who receive help buying groceries from the state got extra funds this week as part of the state's ongoing pandemic response.

Lawmakers are grappling with how to respond to the economic carnage of COVID-19: Should the government opt for robust stimulus spending or austerity?

An AP investigation focuses on the brutal treatment of women in the production of palm oil, including the hidden scourge of sexual abuse.

“People are looking for opportunities to escape what is happening around us. Coming to a casino is entertainment, and people still want to be entertained.”

New Jersey's red-hot sports betting market set the national record for the highest amount wagered on sports for the third month in a row in October.

Cases are rising in 49 states, and deaths are increasing in 39. The nation has now recorded 240,000 virus-related deaths and 10.3 million confirmed infections.

Pfizer's CEO sold millions worth of stock on Monday. The company says it was part of a preset plan. But NPR found irregularities about when the CEO entered the plan.

Stocks have traditionally done well with a Democrat in the White House and Congress under Republican control.

Women hold the majority of jobs in clothing and department stores, gift and souvenir shops. Now thousands of stores have shuttered, leaving them jobless.

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed.

The Small Business Administration had to quickly disburse coronavirus relief loans. But some of that may have been handed out to fraudsters, an agency report says.

The relief plan requires approval by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.