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A chart shows the growth in the Standard & Poor's 500 index of large-capitalization U.S. stocks. The index passed the 1,700 mark for the first time Thursday.

S&P 500 Index Passes 1,700 Mark For First Time

The rise is being tied to a drop in weekly jobless claims, as well as assurances from the Federal Reserve that it would continue to support the U.S. economy.

Clerk of the House Lorraine Miller discusses legislation with then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi during a 2007 signing ceremony.

Former House Aide Lorraine Miller Named Interim NAACP Chief

The nation's largest and oldest civil rights group makes the temporary appointment after Benjamin Jealous announced his resignation as president and CEO.

<em>The New York Times</em>' alternate site.

Click Here For 'The New York Times' While It's Being Hacked

The Times appears to be the target of another hacking by the Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-Assad group. But the news organization has created an alternate site where its stories can be seen.

Not My Job: What Does John Lithgow Know About Flops?

Since actor John Lithgow has been so successful onstage, we're going to ask him three questions about total failures. He'll take a quiz on three of the most terrible products ever brought to market.

Dancing in the rain: New York City got some relief from the heat as early as Saturday, when this young woman danced in the rain in Times Square.

Ahhh! Some Relief From The Heat

Temperatures fell by 15 degrees or more on Sunday in cities from the midwest to the mid-Atlantic. After more than a week in the low 100s, forecasters say most of the U.S. will be more seasonable in coming days.

Obama announces trade sanction, slams GOP tax proposals

President Barack Obama used a rally in Cincinnati today to highlight U.S. trade action against China. The enforcement case announced alleges China is…

Alexander Reber, 21, a Virginia delegate and one of the youngest at the convention.

For One Young Delegate, Social Issues Are Not A Litmus Test

Alexander Reber, 21, was drawn to politics by his home state governor, Virginia's Bob McDonnell. To Reber, education, transportation and infrastructure are the issues that matter most.

Haiti's Quake Damaged National Palace To Be Razed

Among the hundreds of buildings that crumbled in Haiti's 2010 earthquake was the National Palace. The Haitian government announced Tuesday that demolition of the National Palace will begin soon. A non-profit aid group founded by actor Sean Penn will pay the bill, though it's not clear what will replace the palace.

Honda Begins Production Of Business Jet

Honda, which has long aspired to launch off the road and into the skies, is one step closer to that goal. It has started production on its HondaJet. It's a twin jet engine aircraft, being assembled in North Carolina, aimed at the business market. Industry insiders call it the "Honda Civic of the skies."

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta speaks during a press conference following meetings as part of AUSMIN at the State Reception Centre in Kings Park in Perth, Australia.

Panetta Orders Review Of Military Ethical Standards

The defense secretary said several ethical scandals undercut the military's standing. Panetta also said that this review was in the works even before the Petraeus scandal.

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