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Solid April Jobs Report Shows Dropping Unemployment Rate, Business Expansion

The economy added 165,000 jobs in April, bringing the overall unemployment rate down a tick to 7.5 percent. The monthly report from the Labor Department also included upward revisions to the last two reports, helping to ease fears of a slowdown.

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The Top 10 Most Tornado-Prone Cities

Tornado season is starting in many parts of the country. Is your town or city at risk?

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New $100 Bills Coming in October

Get ready to throw away all those ratty old Benjamins that are just laying around your house—the newly designed $100 bill will be going into circulation in October.

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Hackers Break Into Associated Press Twitter Account, Post Tweet About White House Explosions

Hackers broke into the Associated Press Twitter account on Tuesday and posted a tweet claiming two explosions had rocked the White House, injuring the president.

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Hell of a First….And Last Day On The Job for Reporter.

 

A.J. Clemente has become synonymous with "What NOT to do on your first day of a new job".  In fact, I'm pretty sure he will be the focus of many Intro to Broadcasting classes for years to come...po

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Manhunt Over: Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Captured

A massive manhunt that spanned several Boston communities has come to an end with Boston police announcing that 19-year-old Dzokhar Tsarnaev, the second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, has been captured.

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How to Talk to Kids in Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy

As a parent, the hardest part of coping with any tragedy—be it a national or personal one—is finding the words to explain the unexplainable to your children, society's most innocent members.

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Legendary NFL Announcer Pat Summerall Dies at 82

Pat Summerall died Tuesday. He was 82.  The legendary sports broadcaster died in his hospital room at Zale Lipshy University Hospital, where he was recovering from surgery for a broken hip, a family friend said

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Boston Tragedy Hits Close to Home Here In the Crossroads

Susan Hlavinka was sitting in her hotel room when she heard a bang that sounded like a cannon.

Terry, her husband, thought he heard someone slamming a door. He had finished running the Boston Marathon for the first time 45 minutes before and was showering

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Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

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Jobless Claims Fall by 42,000 — Is the Job Market Doing Better?

After last week's disappointing March jobs report, the Department of Labor released some rather encouraging news on Thursday.

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Victoria Film Festival Voted Among Top 25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee

The Victoria TX Independent Film Festival was voted in the top 25 film festivals worth the initial investment, according to a story published on MovieMaker Magazine's website Wednesday.

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