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Friday, December 2, 2011 Best of TEDTalks 2011: Kathryn Schulz On Regret (Premiere) BUSINESS U.S. Unemployment Rate Falls To Lowest Level In Nearly Three Years POLITICS Herman Cain On 'Hannity': 'I Am Going To Reestablish My Character' TECHNOLOGY Apple, Verizon, Google, Microsoft, AT&T And Others Speak Out On Phone 'Tracking' Controversy BUSINESS Honda Recalls 304,000 Vehicles For Air-Bag Problem GREEN Geoengineering Could Save Earth -- Or Destroy It BLOG POSTS Jared Bernstein: Jobs Report, First Impressions Employment was up 120,000 last month and the unemployment rate dropped significantly, to 8.6 percent in November down from 9 percent in October. While the employment story has improved over the past few months, the decline in the November unemployment rate isn't as good as it sounds. There's still a great deal of slack in the job market and we're a long way away from providing job seekers and workers with the job and wage increases they need to get ahead. Outside of the public sector, we're at least moving in the right direction -- but very slowly. Cecile Richards: What Siri's Blind Spot on Women's Health Really Means Apple's trusty little phone wizard is clueless about birth control or abortion care. While this may be nothing more than a programming glitch, it is a modern-day example of the historic struggle women have always faced in getting access to health care and health information. Carl Pope: Letter From Durban Although the formal negotiating process is a disappointment -- particularly the U.S. role -- the opportunities we face keep increasing, along with the challenges. Can Durban be the turning point? Gretchen Rubin: 8 Splendid Truths of Happiness In my study of happiness, I've labored to identify its fundamental principles. Because I get a tremendous kick out of the numbered lists that pop up throughout Buddhism, I decided to dub these fundamental principles as my Eight Splendid Truths. Gisele Bundchen: End Mother to Child Transmission -- Together, We Can Make a Difference Today, more than 1,000 babies are born with HIV every day in the developing world. As a mother, this statistic really breaks my heart, especially when as many as 98% of these cases could be prevented.

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Jackson Jr. ethics investigation continues | VIDEO The House Ethics Committee will continue to look into whether Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. was involved in a scheme to raise money for then-governor Rod Blagojevich in exchange for a U.S. Senate seat. Christmas tree ship arrives at Navy Pier | VIDEO A Chicago holiday tradition played out Friday as a Coast Guard cutter filled with Christmas trees for needy families docked at Navy Pier. Tow truck drivers allegedly stole cars | VIDEO Chicago police say more arrests could come after three tow truck drivers were charged with stealing cars. Police issue warrant for hit-and-run death Chicago police issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run. Train derails on Archer overpass at 47th | VIDEO Some Metra and CTA bus riders had a change in their commute Fridy after a freight train derailment on the Southwest Side. Melrose Park factory to close in 2013 Consumer products giant Unilever is reportedly planning to close its Melrose Park factory in 2013. MORE STORIES Strange News Mass. boy faces harassment inquiry for groin punch Ad Week: Filet mignon tops shoplifted items list Calif. McDonald's charging for Happy Meal toys Suit donated to Goodwill held man's life savings Oscar Wilde's lipstick-covered tomb cleaned up Consumer Honda expands recall alert because of airbags Grape tomatoes recalled over salmonella concern GM willing to buy back Volts Rocketfish Battery Case for iPhone 3G/3GS Recalled by Best Buy Due to Fire Hazard Mophie iPod Touch rechargeable external battery case recalled Healthbeat Healthbeat Report: Bionic Breakthroughs | VIDEO Whooping cough outbreak hits McHenry County | VIDEO NYC recommends AIDS drugs for residents with HIV Want better sleep? Try exercising more Study: Multitasking more stressful for moms MOST POPULAR Train derails on Archer overpass at 47th Ruling may delay Drew Peterson trial Police: Missing Lombard girl found Tow truck drivers allegedly stole cars Police issue warrant for hit-and-run death All Most Popular

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