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Both the October and November job creation numbers, released Tuesday by the Labor Department, came in late because of the 43-day government shutdown.

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To be eligible for the two-year program, you only need “strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for public service.”

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Payroll growth for November came in at a modest 64,000. “There’s just no forward motion,” Moody’s chief economist told Fortune.

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Rodney Brooks said future “humanoid” robots will have wheels and multiple arms.

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Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here’s a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

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History teaches us that the most powerful movements are built through sustained, open-hearted dialogue.

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