11.   Fewer American workers applied for state unemployment benefits last week, Labor Department figures showed today, as total new claims fell to the lowest level in eight weeks.

12.   For the past two months, jobless claims have steadily fallen.

13.   Forty-four states or territories said claims fell, and two reported no change in initial claims.

14.   Jobless claims fell and delivery times rose, for example, both of which are signs of economic growth.

15.   Jobless claims fell last week.

16.   Jobless claims also fell last week to their lowest level in more than a year.

17.   Jobless claims fell in the latest week.

18.   Labor markets also showed strength as first-time jobless claims fell last week.

19.   New unemployment claims have fallen slightly.

20.   Nine states or territories said claims fell.