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More States Add Jobs, But Many For Temporary Staff

Last Updated: 8:19 PM 11/20/09
The Labor Department says unemployment rates rose in 29 states in October compared to the previous month.

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Former Marine Charged In 'Cathouse' Star's Death

Last Updated: 5:01 PM 11/20/09
A former Marine has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse."

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US To Drop Shooting Case Against Blackwater Guard

Last Updated: 3:56 PM 11/20/09
Prosecutors say they'll drop manslaughter charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide contractors charged in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting.

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