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Obama: Jobs report a sign 'better days are ahead'
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President Barack Obama says a drop in the nation's double-digit unemployment rate is some "modestly encouraging news" about the economy, but that a struggle remains.
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 cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery.
US Marines launch large offensive in Afghanistan
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U.S. Marines and Afghan troops on Friday launched the first offensive since President Barack Obama announced an American troop surge, striking against Taliban communications and supply lines in a southern insurgent stronghold, a military spokesman said.
Suicide attackers kill 36 at Pakistan mosque
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Militants stormed a mosque near Pakistan's army headquarters, killing at least 36 worshippers, including six military officers, during Friday prayers as they sprayed gunfire and threw grenades before blowing themselves up, officials said.
Moderates seek greater health care cost controls
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Two moderate senators who could be critical to passage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul on Friday pushed for greater cost containment measures in the landmark legislation.
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.
Polanski's house arrest is a splendid captivity
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Roman Polanski's life took a dramatic turn for the better Friday as he traded a Swiss jail for house arrest surrounded by family in his luxury Alpine chalet.
Adviser: Pacquiao to fight Mayweather in March
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Manny Pacquiao is likely to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13 after agreeing to a proposal from promoter Bob Arum on Friday.
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