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Unemployment rate: How low can it go by Election Day? Under 8 percent?

Though the unemployment rate dipped to 8.5 percent last month, it remains uncomfortably high for a president seeking reelection. Economists crunch the numbers to see if it's possible for unemployment to dip to 8 percent by Election Day.

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Indiana union bill: Even with Dems AWOL, lawmakers move closer to vote

Most Indiana Democrats have stayed away from the opening of the state House session out of protest for a bill they say is harmful to unions. Still, a committee held a hearing on the bill Friday.

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Ahmadinejad's Latin America trip kicks sand in US eyes, but is it threatening?

Iran's President Ahmadinejad begins a tour of anti-American capitals in Latin America in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday. The trip seeks to counter perceptions of Iran's isolation over its nuclear program.

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A 2012 Job Seekers Best Friend for Under $11.00

Career realities from NYT Best Seller "Knock 'em Dead 2012, The Ultimate Job Search Guide" author Martin Yate.

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Report On U.S. State Budgets Says Belt-Tightening Isn't Over

Although the Great Recession is long over, it appears that austerity is here to stay for U.S. states, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services says in a new report.

Unemployment Falls to 8.5 Percent but that May Be as Good as It Gets!

The economy added 200,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent. Going forward unemployment is not likely to fall much further and may rise again.

December Unemployment Rate at 8.5%

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the nation's unemployment rate in December fell to 8.5%.

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Ghosts from Christmases Past

A foreigner to the world of social networking before signing up and adding "friends," you were naïve to think these fun and exciting new connections would be without consequence.

Lindsay Lohan cancels 'Ellen' appearance

Lindsay Lohan has cancelled her sit-down interview with Ellen DeGeneres, scheduled to tape Tuesday, December 13.

Madonna Breaks Super Bowl News: 'It's a Huge Deal'

Madonna has been confirmed as the performer for the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show on February 5



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