WASHINGTON -- The nation's gross domestic product grew 2.8% during the first quarter, down from the initial estimate of 3.3%, the Commerce Department reported today.

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Claiming Belco Community Credit Union failed to disclose its commission earnings with CUNA Brokerage Services Inc., five members have filed a lawsuit against the financial institution saying they lost part of their retirement savings as a result.

WASHINGTON -- Sales of new homes declined 11% in August from the previous month, the lowest level since 1991, and were 34.5% less than the levels in August 2007, the Commerce Department reported today.

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas -- Disaster relief donations for employee victims of Hurricane Ike have now soared past $250,000, the two major industry agencies collecting the funds reported Thursday.