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Only 98000 New Jobs Were Created In March, Labor Department Says
It was barely half the previous month's gain. The jobless rates for adult men (4.3%), teenagers (13.7%), black people (8.0%) and Asian people (3.3%) showed little or no change. In March, year-over-year wage growth was 2.7%, slightly lower than February but much higher than the 2016 average of 2.3%. And after factoring in inflation in the past year, paychecks are essentially flat.
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Wes: Plan on unseasonably warm temperatures for Easter weekend
We're slightly cooler for Tuesday with temperatures in the mid-60s and partly sunny skies. Eventually, clouds should clear out during the overnight period with temperatures in the 40s. For those heading to a sunrise service on Easter, expect temps in the upper 50s. We'll have a chance for showers Friday morning. NEXT WEEK: A cold front will approach the state and stall to our north early next week.
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No-fly zone: Trump not allowed to use personal helicopter
Trump leaves again for Palm Beach this afternoon. The estate remained unutilized, yet the property was costing the federal government around $1 million annually in maintenance fees. Trump said. "Well then, I guess I'll be back next week. I am sure they will get around to it". A new lawsuit filed Monday demands that the Trump administration release its visitor logs, both for the White House and for Trump's private residences in Florida and New York City.
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SpaceX has successfully launched the first ever re-used rocket
Traditionally, rockets are scrapped after only one flight - but SpaceX has now achieved one of its long-term goals in successfully reusing one. "This is going to be ultimately a huge revolution in spaceflight", Musk said immediately after the booster's second successful landing.
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Wall Street Bull Artist Wants 'Fearless Girl' Statue to Go
He has already demanded the release of documents showing what procedures were followed, Attorney Norman Siegel told the Associated Press . A lawsuit has not yet been filed, added Siegel, who has yet to provide further details. "We believe that Mr. Di Modica's rights have been violated as a result of installing a statue of a young girl directly across from the Charging Bull ", Siegel wrote.
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Charging Bull Artist Wants Removal of Fearless Girl Statue
The "Fearless Girl" statue , designed by artist Kristen Visbal , was first placed on March 7 ahead of International Women's Day. He has already demanded the release of documents showing what procedures were followed, Attorney Norman Siegel told the Associated Press .