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AP 2010-09-25

A large fire under a Manhattan bridge sent orange flames and plumes of smoke over several New York City blocks. The blaze shut down service on the nation's second busiest commuter rail service, creating a travel nightmare for dozens. And I'm really h

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NPR 2011-03-05

The unemployment rate is down to 8.9% after employers hired workers at the fastest pace in nine months. According to the latest Labor Department report, the economy picked up 192,000 jobs last month, but the drop in the unemployment rate is baffling.

AP 2010-03-20

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