U.S. jobless benefits claims drop to 15-year low

New claims for jobless benefits in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest level in 15 years, according to the U.S. Labor Department.

Experts say it's a sign employers are laying off fewer workers, and of overall health in the labor market.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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