In the United States, the number of confirmed influenza cases continues to rise, but most flu sufferers report relatively mild symptoms, and only one death has been recorded.

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The July labor report recorded the army of the unemployed as nearly 15 million.

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Though bad, January's report was an improvement from the revised 659, 000 drop the ADP report recorded in December.

FORBES: Magazine Article

On Wednesday, the ADP National Employment Report recorded a fall in total nonfarm private employment of 522, 000 in January, beating expectations.

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