The rising unemployment rate slowed significantly in June as fewer Americans became jobless last month than in the previous eight months. (Today)

Many of America's rural and urban pockets are a step closer to high-speed Internet access, now that the federal agencies responsible for doling out $7.2 billion in broadband grants have issued the rules that will govern the application process. (Today)

As customers lined up around the country for the latest version of the iPhone, a small Shadyside software company was counting on the Apple sales wizardry to help it turn a profit this year, too. (Today)

The June increase in the unemployment rate was the lowest in eight months, but economists said that number doesn't fully reflect the impact of the recession on U.S. workers. (Today)

Vocational schools nationwide are reporting record enrollment as workers stung by the recession are seeking educations that are quick, affordable and -- perhaps most important -- in demand. (Today)