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Obama: Jobs plan will 'jump-start' hiring
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Even as he trumpeted a slowdown in the nation's job losses Friday, President Barack Obama put finishing touches on a proposal he'll unveil next week to "jump-start" business hiring across America.
Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism
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A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month raised hopes Friday for a sustained economic recovery.
Reports: Russian nightclub blast kills 76
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Russian news agencies say a blast at a nightclub has killed 76 people in the city of Perm.
Court awaits verdict in US students murder trial
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An Italian jury began deliberating Friday whether American college student Amanda Knox and her one-time Italian boyfriend are guilty of murdering her British roommate and should be sentenced to life in prison.
Massacre at Pakistan mosque shows Taliban strength
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A Taliban suicide squad targeted Pakistani military officers and their families praying at a mosque Friday close to army headquarters in a gruesome display of the militants' ability to strike at the center of power in this U.S.-allied, nuclear-armed nation.
US Marines launch offensive in Afghanistan
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U.S. Marines swooped down behind Taliban lines in helicopters and Osprey aircraft Friday in the first offensive since President Barack Obama announced an American troop surge.
Drugmakers, FDA move to curb painkiller abuse
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Pharmaceutical executives laid out plans Friday to prevent the misuse of prescription painkillers, under pressure from regulators trying to stop hundreds of fatal overdoses each year.
Obama's stylish aide is under withering scrutiny
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She arrived in Washington with more of a splash than any White House social secretary before her, and no wonder: Desiree Rogers had obvious style, wealth, a Harvard MBA, years of corporate experience, and friends at the top, most importantly Barack and Michelle Obama.
Players hope concussion rules ease peer pressure
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita is glad to see the NFL changing its concussion policies. Why? Because, he figures, the league is finally getting around to saving players from themselves.
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