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The Federal Reserve sent its clearest signal to date Wednesday that it will keep interest rates super-low to boost the U.S. economy even after the job market has improved significantly.

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy is improving only moderately and still needs its support to help lower unemployment.

Federal authorities in Philadelphia say an airport baggage handler has been charged with stealing $20,000 in a new type of $100 bill never released to the public.

The Federal Reserve structured its latest stimulus program around the purchase of mortgage bonds after members agreed that helping a nascent housing recovery was a good way to lift the broader economy.

The lone dissenter to the Federal Reserve's decision to launch a third round of bond buying to boost the economy says he doesn't think it will provide much help. He also says it runs the risk of making future inflation worse.

The Federal Reserve took steps Thursday to help the economy, but how much will they help?

The Federal Reserve has lowered its outlook for growth this year but is more optimistic about the next two  years. The change likely reflects a series of bold stimulus measures the Fed launched Thursday aimed at  boosting the sluggish economy.

The Federal reserve is wrapping up a two-day meeting, and Wall Street is anxiously awaiting what comes out of the gathering.

Chairman Ben Bernanke sent a clear message Friday that the Federal Reserve will do more to help the still-struggling U.S. economy.

Stocks are closing lower as hopes fade that the Federal Reserve will step in with more help for the U.S. economy.