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PRI's The World - July 2, 2009 Today on The World: Pakistan seals its border against Taliban fleeing a major US offensive in Afghanistan, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev says he's ready to begin a new relationship with the US, and Amsterdam's big plans for a green future.

PRI's The World - July 1, 2009 Today on The World: China steps back from requiring computer makers to install Internet filtering software on every new computer; the debate heats up in Europe over the benefits, real or imagined, of increased biofuel production; and an Islamic take on the evolution vs creationism debate.

PRI's The World - June 30, 2009 Today on The World: American forces withdraw from Baghdad as Iraqi forces officially take control; a conversation about peace between Syria and Israel, one expert says the issues that divide them are not insurmountable; and why life as a musician is a little less of a struggle in France.

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Wall Street opens lower, hit by jobs data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks opened lower on Thursday after payrolls data showed more Americans than expected lost their jobs in June, dimming hopes that the economy may be heading out of recession quickly.

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Air France jet 'broke on impact' French investigators believe the Air France plane that crashed in the Atlantic broke up on contact with water, not in mid-air.

US urges Russian break from past President Obama warns Moscow ahead of a visit that "Cold War approaches" to relations with the US belong in the past.

Jackson's former wife 'undecided' The late Michael Jackson's ex-wife is undecided over whether to fight for custody of their two children, her lawyer says.

Banks load up on toxic assets The U.S. Treasury's plan to get private investors to buy mortgage-backed securities is expected any day now. But it turns out some banks have been quietly loading up on these bonds for months now. Amy Scott reports.

Financial firms fight consumer agency The financial industry says it will attempt to block the Obama administration's proposal for a consumer protection agency. But its lobbyists may have a difficult battle ahead. Steve Henn reports.

IOUs may hurt California vendors With California's $24 billion budget gap still unresolved, the state will start paying its bills with IOUs. Sarah Gardner reports on how this may affect state vendors.

SORKHDOZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. Marines stormed deep into Taliban territory in an Afghan valley on Thursday, marking the start of a major new effort by the Obama administration to regain the initiative in the war.

U.S. job losses spike in June, dampen recovery hopes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers cut far more jobs than expected last month and the unemployment rate hit a nearly 26-year high of 9.5 percent, underscoring the likelihood of a long and slow recovery from recession.

Vice President Biden visits Baghdad

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, on a previously unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to meet Iraqi leaders, U.S. military commanders and troops, said he was optimistic about Iraq's future but much work remained.

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Annual July 4th holiday weekend rush gets underway

Beachgoers head to the shore for the July 4th holiday weekend as local businesses try to make up for a wet start to the summer season.

A major Turnpike expansion project is set to begin

Ground is broken for a multi-million dollar Turnpike improvement project between Exits 6 and 9.

Future of Bader Field is up in the air

Still no bidders to develop a piece of valuable 143-acre property in Atlantic City--an area that could see as many as three new casinos.

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