Employers added a stronger than expected 273,000 jobs last month, while unemployment rate ticked down. Source
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Attack kills, hurts dozens days after Afghan peace deal signed
Leading politicians escaped unharmed as gunmen hit memorial service in Kabul; Taliban denies involvement in trouble soon after it inked pact with U.S. Source
Coronavirus deaths near 3,300 as U.S. scrambles to test thousands
The Trump administration has come under pressure over America’s late-to-the-game roll out of wide-scale testing for the new COVID-19 disease. Source
Viral video of black man’s arrest sparks outrage, NYPD probe
Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted that it was “painful to watch” but police union called that a “rush to judgment” Source
EPA releases list of disinfectants to use against coronavirus
All the products are approved for use by the Environmental Protection Agency. Source
Executive director of U.N. Women says women in power are still being underrepresented
Executive director of U.N Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, spoke with CBS News’ Pamela Falk at the U.N. headquarters about a new report on the state of women. “Violence against women is a global pandemic,” she said. “Under-representation of women in power and decision-making is still the norm.” Source
Loaded gun found in Manhattan jail that housed Jeffrey Epstein
Contraband including cell phones, narcotics and homemade weapons were also smuggled into the Manhattan facility, federal prison officials said. Source
3 reasons the coronavirus is dragging down stocks
Here are the biggest factors behind the U.S. market’s rockiest patch since the 2008 financial crisis. Source
Volunteer raises $30,000 to help Nashville recover after tornado
The storms had barely left the state when thousands began stepping forward to help. Source
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Cruise ship held at sea after former passenger’s death; Community comes together after deadly tornado outbreak Source