Data Points To Modest Recovery, Muted Inflation


WASHINGTON - The economy is on a moderate growth path and inflation pressures are contained, data showed Thursday, backing up the Federal Reserve's vow to keep benchmark interest rates ultra-low for some time.

"Jihad Jane" Pleads Not Guilty To Terrorism


A Pennsylvania woman who called herself "Jihad Jane" pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of providing material support to terrorists.

FDA Restricts Tobacco Marketing To Kids


Health officials on Thursday sought to clamp down on the marketing of cigarettes to children and teenagers.

New Jobless Claims Dip Slightly


The number of workers filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week.

New Password-Stealing Virus Targets Facebook


Hackers have flooded the Internet with virus-tainted spam that targets Facebook's estimated 400 million users.

FBI Cautious On Rules For Terrorism Questioning


FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday urged Congress to be cautious about imposing strict rules on how law enforcement officials can interrogate terrorism suspects.