101.   The travel office controversy flared when Republican critics of the president alleged that the first lady fired seven workers and replaced them with family friends.

102.   The third worker was fired for failing to report the incident as required by state regulations.

103.   The workers were fired as the company said the introduction of new technology and systems made their positions unnecessary.

104.   Though many companies were planning to fire workers in October, others were hiring.

105.   Though the economy shows signs of a rebound, some companies are still firing workers.

106.   Three youth shelter workers were fired Saturday over a fight that injured a child seized from a House of Prayer family.

107.   Three youth shelter workers were fired Saturday over a fight that injured a child seized from the House of Prayer church.

108.   Two workers were fired, and several others were suspended.

109.   Under current law, most federal workers can be fired for lying about wrongdoing, even if their bosses cannot prove that they engaged in misconduct.

110.   U.S. stocks climbed, led by Whirlpool Corp., after a host of companies said they will fire workers and shed businesses to try to boost profits.