U.S. President Barack Obama joins Martha Coakley

Underground but not in Chile: Spanish coal miners stage sit-in strike trying to save industry

Spanish miners in Day 9 of underground protest

New Zealand economy faces hit from major earthquake as it struggles out of recession

NZ economy facing hit from major earthquake impact

International Monetary Fund raises 2010 global growth forecast but says financial risks rising

IMF raises world growth forecast but risks rising

Text of Obama’s Oval Office address on the Gulf oil spill

Obama calls for end to dependence on fossil fuels, roll back tax breaks for oil companies

US President Barack Obama welcomes Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak

Obama contends GOP ’sat on the sidelines’ while he tried to fix the economy

President Obama talks about economy during visit to small manufacturer in Buffalo, NY

Obama says the recession may be technically over, but not for those without work

Obama promotes small-business agenda, economic reforms in visit to Buffalo, NY

Strategy of lean inventory becomes problem for US businesses as ash cloud hampers shipments

Low inventory and volcano trip up US manufacturers

Continued eruptions from Icelandic volcano would mean higher prices, devastated tourism

Lengthy eruption would put economy under a cloud

Worst case: Months of airline disruptions from ash, lives on hold, economic catastrophe

Restless volcano may upset Europe for months

A list of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists in journalism and the arts

2010 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists

The 2010 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists, with comments from the Pulitzer board:

Bitter irony: Some of Polish elite die on way to forest where others were killed 70 years ago

One forest, two Polish tragedies, 70 years apart

Deadly West Virginia mining explosion figures to be drag on Massey’s profit, expansion plans

Mine explosion dampens Massey’s growth plans

STIMULUS WATCH: $5 billion stimulus weatherizing program led to fewer jobs than expected

Small businesses need the right kinds and amount of insurance as they do disaster prep

Small business disaster prep includes insurance

Retail sales post surprising gain in Feb., raising hopes for rebound; some analysts cautious

Feb. retail-sales report offers positive surprise

Retail sales post surprising 0.3 pct February increase, raising hopes economy gaining momentum

Retail sales rise unexpectedly in February

Retail sales expected to slip in February, reflecting winter storms

Ahead of the Bell: Retail Sales

WASHINGTON — Retail sales probably slipped slightly in February reflecting weakness in demand for autos and the severe winter storms that hit much of the country.

Unemployment rate unchanged at 9.7 percent as employers cut fewer jobs than expected

Fed Beige Book survey: Economy grows though snowstorms crimp activity along the East Coast

Fed: Economy grows, but snowstorms hurt some areas

Rivals pick up sales from Toyota in Feb.; Ford outsells GM for first time in nearly 12 years

Toyota’s pain is rivals’ sales gain in February

Rising jobless claims raise concerns that unemployment will slow recovery

Rising jobless claims reflect weakening recovery

New claims for jobless aid rise due to weather-related factors; durable goods orders gain

Jobless claims rise due to weather-related factors

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G-7 strives to achieve delicate balancing act to promote fledgling global recovery

Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama

British official appeals for G-7 unity to fight global downturn, restore economic growth

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IMF: Global economy recovering at faster than expected pace, but stimulus still needed

IMF: Global economy recovering but stimulus needed

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President Barack Obama speaks briefly on Afghanistan

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Gallup poll: 25 percent increase in depression cases along Gulf Coast since massive BP spill

Oil gusher is dead, but the anguish of Gulf Coast residents still very much alive

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Underground but not in Chile: Spanish coal miners stage sit-in strike trying to save industry

New Zealand economy faces hit from major earthquake as it struggles out of recession

International Monetary Fund raises 2010 global growth forecast but says financial risks rising

Text of Obama’s Oval Office address on the Gulf oil spill

Obama calls for end to dependence on fossil fuels, roll back tax breaks for oil companies

Obama contends GOP ’sat on the sidelines’ while he tried to fix the economy

President Obama talks about economy during visit to small manufacturer in Buffalo, NY

Obama says the recession may be technically over, but not for those without work

Obama promotes small-business agenda, economic reforms in visit to Buffalo, NY

Strategy of lean inventory becomes problem for US businesses as ash cloud hampers shipments

Continued eruptions from Icelandic volcano would mean higher prices, devastated tourism

Worst case: Months of airline disruptions from ash, lives on hold, economic catastrophe

A list of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists in journalism and the arts

Bitter irony: Some of Polish elite die on way to forest where others were killed 70 years ago

Deadly West Virginia mining explosion figures to be drag on Massey’s profit, expansion plans

STIMULUS WATCH: $5 billion stimulus weatherizing program led to fewer jobs than expected

Small businesses need the right kinds and amount of insurance as they do disaster prep

Retail sales post surprising gain in Feb., raising hopes for rebound; some analysts cautious

Retail sales post surprising 0.3 pct February increase, raising hopes economy gaining momentum

Retail sales expected to slip in February, reflecting winter storms

Unemployment rate unchanged at 9.7 percent as employers cut fewer jobs than expected

Fed Beige Book survey: Economy grows though snowstorms crimp activity along the East Coast

Rivals pick up sales from Toyota in Feb.; Ford outsells GM for first time in nearly 12 years

Rising jobless claims raise concerns that unemployment will slow recovery

New claims for jobless aid rise due to weather-related factors; durable goods orders gain

Business Highlights

G-7 strives to achieve delicate balancing act to promote fledgling global recovery

British official appeals for G-7 unity to fight global downturn, restore economic growth

IMF: Global economy recovering at faster than expected pace, but stimulus still needed

AP News in Brief

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad