Topic: Elkhart (Indiana)

Unemployment up? Not in these four maverick cities.

The US lost jobs in September and the unemployment rate remains at a high 9.6 percent, the US Department of Labor reported Friday. But some metropolitan areas are bucking the trend and adding jobs. By making everything from food to music and band instruments, these four metros have seen the biggest year-over-year decline in their unemployment rates. Is your city on this list?

Chrysler recall: Dodge Calibers have sticky gas pedals

Sticky accelerators are at the center of the Chrysler recall, which involves more than 25,000 model year 2007 Dodge Calibers and Jeep Compass SUVs.

Toyota recall: As firms go global, so do their glitches

Toyota's mounting recall woes show the downside of worldwide supply chains.

Toyota recall: Did rapid growth hurt the carmaker's quality?

The company’s growth pressured the automaker’s resources, while its achievements led to complacency, some say. Now, the Toyota recall is spreading across the globe.

State of the Union address -- President Obama's full remarks

Full text of President Obama's State of the Union address

How to help in Indonesia, Samoa, and Tonga

A list of some of the relief organizations working in Indonesia, Samoa, American Samoa, and Tonga.

Firms that retool and rebound

A handful of Midwest manufacturers find ways to adapt and save jobs.

Extra aid buys laid-off workers a little time

Some stimulus dollars are already circulating but may not provide enough help for the jobless.

To connect with ‘real people,’ Obama veers out of the Beltway

For the first two weeks of his presidency, he holed up in Washington. Now, he’s crisscrossing the US.

Will the stimulus bill boost public confidence?

Americans need a lift. A big spending package may provide at least a little one, pollsters say.

To sell stimulus plan, Obama steps up to presidential bully pulpit

Obama held his first press conference Monday night, and by week's end will have visited three economically distressed cities.

President Obama's opening remarks - prime time news conference

The Indy 800? Obama campaigns for stimulus in Hoosier-land

Obama in Elkhart: Will he give hope a chance?

Obama inspires Elkhart. But can it build solar RV?

The emerging stimulus bill: still big

The Senate is likely to vote Tuesday on its version. Talks with the House are already beginning.

Obama plans several escapes from Washington next week

Oxford English Dictionary's word of the year: 'hypermiling'

For the third year running, the Oxford English Dictionary has selected a green-themed term as its word of the year.

My favorite cookbook

Readers share their favorite collection of recipes.

My favorite cookbook

Readers share their picks.