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Job seekers wait to speak with representatives during a Choice Career Fair this summer in Los Angeles.

U.S. Added 151,000 New Jobs In August; Unemployment Rate Steady

The monthly jobs report fell short of expectations, both in terms of job growth and the unemployment rate. Economists had anticipated 180,000 new jobs and a slight drop in unemployment.

In The Shadow of Hitler: Alabama's Jews, the Second World War, and the Holocaust By: Dan Puckett

“In the Shadow of Hitler: Alabama’s Jews, the Second World War, and the Holocaust”Author: Dan J. PuckettPublisher: The University of Alabama PressPages:…

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia, in August 2009. Scientists say they have discovered a second, enormous reef in the deeper water behind the Great Barrier Reef.

Massive 'Doughnut' Reef Discovered Behind Australia's Great Barrier Reef

The reef structure covers more than 2,000 square miles north of the Great Barrier Reef. What might live there and even what it looks like up close, is still largely a mystery.

Judge refuses investigation of speaker's ethics trial

A judge is refusing a request by former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard to have a sheriff investigate whether there was juror misconduct at his ethics…

The FDA says there's no evidence that antibacterial soaps do a better job cleaning hands, and chemicals in them may pose health hazards. The FDA ban applies only to consumer products, not those used in hospitals and food service settings.

FDA Bans 19 Chemicals Used In Antibacterial Soaps

Manufacturers didn't provide data showing the chemicals are safe and effective, the FDA says. It says there's no evidence that they do a better job at preventing illness than plain soap and water.

Honeybees are vulnerable to the kind of pesticide sprayed in Dorchester County, but hives — at least those maintained by beekeepers — could have been protected, by the timing of the spraying or by physical barriers. They weren't, and millions of bees died.

S.C. County Sprays For Mosquitoes But Accidentally Takes Out Millions Of Bees

Dorchester County, in South Carolina, was worried about the risk posed by Zika. So officials recently ordered that a pesticide be sprayed from planes. Local beehives have been devastated.

Carrollton High School Statman: Lewis Williams

Carrollton High School officially closed its doors in 2006. It meant an end to the football legacy of the Carrollton High Indians. For 69-year-old Lewis…

Hillary Clinton checks her phone after addressing the Security Council at the United Nations as secretary of state in 2012.

FBI Docs: Clinton Says Concerns About Email Setup Never Reached Her

An FBI report and notes of the bureau's interview with Hillary Clinton show she relied on agency officials to deal with classified information.

The Gardez Hospital in Afghanistan's Paktia province as seen in 2012. The U.S.-funded hospital still has construction deficiencies nearly five years after the original target date for its completion.

U.S.-Funded Afghan Hospital Is Expensive, Late And Poorly Built, Report Finds

The $14.6 million Gardez Hospital in eastern Afghanistan is over budget and might be too expensive for local health authorities to run on their own.

U.S. Job Growth Fails To Meet Expectations In August

Employers added 151,000 jobs in August, which is somewhat disappointing. Most economists were expecting about 180,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate held at 4.9 percent for the third straight month. Many analysts are now saying job growth is slow enough to keep the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates in September.

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