UNICEF is demanding access to the restive region to provide humanitarian assistance to children depr

Figure is highest in nearly two months, according to US Labor Department

With four weeks to go before Election Day, more than 4 million Americans already have voted, more th

Labor Department report a sign employers continue to layoff workers during coronavirus pandemic

Extra national government aid has ended, although negotiations continue to extend it 

Last week's new claims rose for first time since March, a sign economy is struggling to regain footi

Total claims have dropped for 17 straight weeks, but figure remains historically high     

Total claims have dropped for 16 straight weeks, but the figure remains historically high

Some companies are reclosing again as the number of infections reaches new heights in country's thre

In all, 45.5 million workers have filed for unemployment compensation since mid-March

Customs agents seize more than $2 million after boat chase near US territory of Puerto Rico/

Pace of claims drops again last week, but 42.5 million laid-off workers have now sought compensation

2.1 million more workers sought cash benefits after being laid off as other businesses curtailed the

2.1 million more workers sought cash benefits after being laid off as other businesses curtailed the

But newest weekly total was smallest number since businesses started shutting down in mid-March

Pace of claims slows slightly, but more than 36 million laid-off workers have now sought compensatio

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and other Trump economic advisers say the downturn is significant