Jobless claims rise, showing number of layoffs remains high (The Associated Press)

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An increase of jobless claims last week to a total of 770,000 shows that layoffs still remain high, The Associated Press reported. No single factor explains the still-high number of claims, but the numbers are clouded because of backlogs of claims and evidence of fraud at the state level. In addition, extreme weather in Texas elevated claims.