Job seekers wait to meet potential employers at a career fair in Denver. (John Moore, Getty Images / September 2, 2010)
Unemployment rises slightly in August to 9.6%
The nation's jobless rate worsened slightly last month, edging up to 9.6% from 9.5% in July, the government said Friday in a report that had little for workers to cheer about this Labor Day weekend.
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Some flooding on NC Outer Banks as Earl passes; Cape Cod could get the brunt next
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Miami police question scientist about item resembling pipe bomb in bag found at airport
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Gulf coast oil platform out, no injuries, no sheen, investigation underway -
Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored by USDA employees working at the site
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