http://hosted.ap.org/ AP Top Business News At 4:47 p.m. EDT &copy; 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our <a href="http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/privacy">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/terms">Terms of Use</a>. &copy; 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our <a href="http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/privacy">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/terms">Terms of Use</a>. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EARNS_SEARS?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW YORK (AP) -- Sears Holdings Corp. reported a steeper-than-expected loss for its first quarter with the beleaguered retailer blaming a cooler spring for falling sales.... Thu, 23 May 2013 20:53:21 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EARNS_SEARS?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT 2013-05-23T20:53:21Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EARNS_GAP?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW YORK (AP) -- After years of struggling, Gap is back in style.... Thu, 23 May 2013 20:27:00 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EARNS_GAP?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO 2013-05-23T20:27:00Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_WALL_STREET_CLOSE?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks are ending the day slightly lower after recouping a big loss early on.... Thu, 23 May 2013 20:24:23 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_WALL_STREET_CLOSE?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT 2013-05-23T20:24:23Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_ECONOMY?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- The economy is recovering, the White House is dealing with multiple controversies, and President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected either way.... Thu, 23 May 2013 18:25:47 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_ECONOMY?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By JIM KUHNHENN 2013-05-23T18:25:47Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GAS_DRILLING_CONGRESS?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- The chairman of the Senate Energy Committee says a website partially funded by the oil and gas industry is a constructive tool that could be used by federal regulators in requiring public disclosure of the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.... Thu, 23 May 2013 18:52:48 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GAS_DRILLING_CONGRESS?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By MATTHEW DALY 2013-05-23T18:52:48Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_TRUMP_CHICAGO_LAWSUIT?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT CHICAGO (AP) -- An 87-year-old grandmother took on billionaire Donald Trump. And on Thursday - she lost.... Thu, 23 May 2013 19:49:15 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_TRUMP_CHICAGO_LAWSUIT?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By MICHAEL TARM 2013-05-23T19:49:15Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IMMIGRATION?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- House members writing a bipartisan immigration bill said Thursday they had patched over a dispute that threatened their efforts, even as they and the rest of Congress prepared to return home for a weeklong recess where many could confront voters' questions on the issue.... Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:17 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IMMIGRATION?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By ERICA WERNER 2013-05-23T20:36:17Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_TEC_DIGITAL_LIFE_TECH_TEST_GOOGLE_MUSIC?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Google's new music service offers a lot of eye candy to go with the tunes. The song selection of around 18 million tracks is comparable to popular services such as Spotify and Rhapsody, and a myriad of playlists curated along different genres provides a big playground for music lovers.... Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:19 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_TEC_DIGITAL_LIFE_TECH_TEST_GOOGLE_MUSIC?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By RYAN NAKASHIMA 2013-05-23T16:40:19Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_UNEMPLOYMENT_BENEFITS?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth.... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:37:01 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_UNEMPLOYMENT_BENEFITS?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By PAUL WISEMAN 2013-05-23T13:37:01Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_NEW_HOME_SALES?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. sales of new homes rose in April and nearly matched the fastest pace in five years, driving the median price to a record high. The gains suggest the housing recovery is strengthening.... Thu, 23 May 2013 16:24:16 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_NEW_HOME_SALES?SITE=FLPAN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By MARTIN CRUTSINGER 2013-05-23T16:24:16Z