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Jobless rates jump in 28 states in June

Jobless rates jumped in June from the month before in more than half of the U.S. states as sinking public employment reversed the trend of steadily improving labor conditions in the first half of 2011, Labor Department data released on Friday showed.

Pentagon Ready to End Gay Military Ban

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The Pentagon is preparing to put an end to the 17-year military ban on openly gay service after the Defense Secretary has certified that doing so will not harm the military's ability to fight.

GOP Race: Romney Leads 'Not Running' Palin in Poll

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney still leads the 2012 Republican nominee race, in the latest poll on the race, but the person who polled second is a bit of a surprise: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
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Heat Wave 2011: 10 Tips to Stay Cool

A heat wave is gripping the United States with temperatures soaring into the triple digits. With weather this hot, we've got some tips for staying cool on this hot summer day.
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Google+: 'Unprecedented' Growth, Little Engagement

Google+ is seeing unparalleled growth, reaching broad audiences faster than any other digital property in history, but it remains to be seen whether Google can keep users coming back to its latest social foray.
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Brace Yourself East Coast, It's Getting Hot

Gradually moving from the Midwest and seeping into the East, the deadly US heatwave is pushing temperatures above 100F with a forecast to get even hotter during the weekend.
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.

Debt Talks: Democrats Furious About New Proposal

President Barack Obama faces a powerful backlash from his own party for a proposed debt bargain that Democrats see as Obama handing a major victory to Republicans without preserving Democratic priorities.
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Blogger sparks worldwide hunt for fake Apple stores

An American blogger who stumbled upon a near flawless fake Apple Store in China has become an Internet sensation after her post went viral and triggered a feisty debate about piracy in the world's second largest economy.
At Issue: Obesity

CDC Research Shows a Rise in U.S. Obesity

The latest trend data show that the rate of obesity in the U.S. is still high and that 12 states have reported an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or higher among adults.
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What is 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy?

The United States will repeal a 1993 law that prohibits openly gay or bisexual people from serving in the military. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen have decided to recommend to President Barack Obama to repeal the Act..
GE CEO Jeff Immelt

GE's Stock Trading Up on Positive Earnings Report

GE's stock opened in positive territory Friday after the company beat Wall Street's expectations in second quarter earnings. GE was upbeat about the future, including the latter half of 2011 and into 2012.
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Caterpillar, Microsoft seen leading market lower

Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Friday as a profit miss from Caterpillar and disappointing sales from Microsoft overshadowed strong profits from GE and McDonald's and a new deal to help Greece.

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