Starbucks raising wages for baristas

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(SEATTLE) -- Starbucks will increase wages for the majority of its staff starting next month, the company confirmed to ABC News on Thursday.Beginning Dec. 14, all baristas, shift supervisors and cafe attendants hired on or before Sept. 14... Read More.

Weekly unemployment filings rise to 742,000 as virus surges

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- Some 742,000 workers filed for unemployment insurance last week, an uptick of more than 30,000 compared to the previous week, the Department of Labor said Thursday.Weekly jobless claims have remained elevated for months but were... Read More.

NRA settles insurance violation case for $2.5M

By AARON KATERSKY, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The National Rifle Association on Wednesday agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve claims it violated New York insurance laws.The consent order follows a three-year investigation by the state’s Department of Financial Services. It requires... Read More.