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A 73-year-old Oregon man traveled three miles in his wheelchair before hunters found him and helped rescue his 61-year-sister after their car got stuck for two nights in the snow.

New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to a three-month low, hinting at some improvement in the listless labor market.

Ford Motor Co. is on a roll. Its popular new cars and trucks are grabbing a bigger share of the U.S. market. It's about to erase a big portion of its health care debts. And Ford is adding a significant number of jobs for the first time in years.

Sales of previously owned homes rose more than expected in September, an industry group said on Monday, indicating the housing market was stabilizing at weaker levels.

The month of October is just about a wrap, and it’s shaping up to be a good one for the auto industry.

Retail sales in the U.S. climbed more than forecast in September, easing concern that unemployment stuck near a 26-year high will bring the recovery to a halt.

Stocks rallied Wednesday as investors continue to anticipate more stimulus measures from the Federal Reserve.

Traders tiptoed around stocks early Friday as they absorbed the government's jobs report, but the market flipped a switch mid-morning and settled into a rally mode that pushed the major indexes up to their best levels since May.

Stocks rose Tuesday following news that activity expanded in the U.S. services sector last month.

The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes rose in August for the second straight month but remained far below last year's pace.