 Murder rates are up by double-digit percentages in many major U.S. cities. Number 15, continuous jobless claims shot up at the highest level in almost three years. 16, the number of job openings in the United States has dropped to the lowest level in more than three years. Number 17, Rite Aid just announced it will be closing 27 more stores. That is on top of more than 500 stores that's already decided to shut down.