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The number of people putting in for unemployment for the first time is still hovering near two-year lows, first reported over the winter holidays, raising hopes of job growth this year. Last week, the Labor Department found applications dropped by 37

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Democratic leaders are playing down Republican Governor Scott Walker's ability to survive yesterday's recall elections in Wisconsin. The Tea Party supported conservative defeated Democrat Tom Barrett by a larger margin than win the main faced-off in

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Hey, Im Anderson Cooper. Welcome to the podcast in the 360 exclusive. The mother of a slain Border Patrol Agent, whose death sparked the Fast and Furious gun running scandal speaking out. Lets get started. For months, as you know, we've been covering

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From NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Speer. President Obama today pledged to work with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan to combat extremists. Speaking after a meeting at the White House with the leaders of the two countries, Mr. Obama also s

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A federal judge says prosecutors cannot use a critical witness in a terrorist trial because of harsh CIA interrogation tactics. NPRs Carrie Johnson reports todays ruling by Judge Lewis Kaplan delays the first civilian trial of a Guantanamo detainee.

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China urges EU to recognize full-market economy status

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AP 2012-07-02

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