that finding came today from a pharmaceutical market research firm the i.m.s.titute for healthcare informatics. the institute pointed to a surge of new, cheaper generic drugs. it also said consumers have been putting off doctor visits and drug refills to save money. first-time claims for unemployment benefits have hit a new, five-year low. the labor department said today that layoffs are now back to pre-recession levels. despite that news, wall street took a break from its ongoing rally. the dow jones industrial average lost 22 points to close at 15,082. the nasdaq fell four points to close at 3,409. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to judy. >> woodruff: and we turn again to the shocking story in cleveland of three women held captive and abused for a decade. today, the man accused in the case appeared before a judge. ray suarez has the latest. >> all rise. >> suarez: ariel castro kept his head bowed and buried throughout his early morning appearance in cleveland municipal court. it was his first public appearance since he was arrested monday