ROCKLEDGE, Fla. — The nation’s jobless rate has declined to its lowest level in three years, a fact that has left Jamie Bean, an unemployed air-conditioner repairman, feeling more left out than ever. Bean, 36, lost his job in December. Now he is scrambling to keep up with child-support payments to his wife, who is also unemployed. “As it stands now, I can’t afford to get divorced,” he said, managing a wry smile. Read full article > >

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The nation’s unemployment rate dropped for the fifth straight month to 8.3 percent, its lowest level in three years, the Labor Department reported Friday, with widespread hiring across the economy. The number of jobs grew by 243,000, the government said . Read full article > >

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U.S. adds 243K jobs in January; unemployment rate drops to 8.3%

President Obama ran — and won — in 2008 on the idea of uniting the country. But, each of his first three years in office have marked historic highs in political polarization, with Democrats largely approving of him and Republicans deeply disapproving. Read full article > >

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Paula Deen confirmed she has Type 2 Diabetes on “ Today” Tuesday, telling Al Roker the disease was diagnosed three years ago. Deen, 64, said she kept quiet about the condition because she wanted to “bring something to the table” when she came forward. Read full article > >

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DURHAM, N.H. — The libertarian prophet of American decline arrived at the Granite State auditorium Friday evening with no fanfare and few bodyguards. “Dr. Paul?” said a man near the door, who in the past three years had gone from believing in Barack Obama to believing that the country is sliding toward total economic and social collapse. Christopher Way, 32, a technician for the event, held out a microphone to the man he hoped would become president. Read full article > >

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Mr. Parker, a founder of Napster and former president of Facebook, moved to Manhattan three years ago.

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The recruitment outlook during the first quarter of 2012 is at its lowest level for three years, according to a survey by Manpower.

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A nurse from east London is jailed for three years for causing the death of her 10-month-old daughter by force-feeding her.

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A Washington Redskins team in desperate need of more weapons instead has lost another key offensive component. For the second time in three years, tight end Chris Cooley’s season will end early due to injury. The Redskins announced Tuesday that Cooley, an eight-year veteran, had become Washington’s third offensive starter in two weeks to join the season-ending injured reserve list. The Redskins also have lost guard Kory Lichtensteiger and running back Tim Hightower to ACL tears. Read full article > >

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Prehistoric etchings found in a cave in France are the work of children as young as three years old, research suggests.

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I don’t believe the In 1987 Sarah Palin Had A One-Night Stand With NBA Star-to-Be Glen Rice story that the National Enquirer and the new Palin book by Joe McGinniss are promoting. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the past three years, it’s that Sarah Palin Doesn’t Like Rice. (If you want more jokes, especially jokes that have Mann Act attitudes towards what the Enquirer called a “ steamy, interracial hookup ,” just go on Twitter, where they will oblige you in sickening spades.) Read full article > >

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The special election to replace disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D) in a Brooklyn-Queens House seat wasn’t supposed to be close. After all, this is a seat long held by Democrats — including the likes of now Sen. Chuck Schumer and former Rep. Liz Holtzman — and one that President Obama carried by 11 points just three years ago. Read full article > >

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For the second time in three years, Serena Williams’s menacing behavior toward an official at Arthur Ashe Stadium overshadowed her opponent’s brilliance.

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After three years together.

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A guy who hasn’t taken an NFL snap in three years may indeed start the season behind center for the Washington Redskins , just as he is Friday night in Indianapolis in the team’s second exhibition game. And on the eve of John Beck ’s debut in burgundy and gold, I’m really torn. The idealist who was once unemployed at age 30 and just hoping for a shot openly roots for Beck. Read full article > >

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