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WATCH: Trump hails jobs report, but unemployment rate still high

By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about the latest U.S. unemployment numbers at the White House June 5 ahead of a trip to Maine.

Unemployment rate falls to 13.3 percent, U.S. adds 2.5 million jobs

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added — a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.

American skyscrapers face an uncertain future amid coronavirus

By Paul Solman

Fears of the coronavirus pandemic and the sharp shifts by companies to allow employees to work from home could devastate the nation’s office skyscrapers, some economists say. But real estate moguls say the office as we know it isn't dead…

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1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March, a sign that the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the loss of jobs.

U.S. job losses in May could raise 3-month total to 30 million

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The epic damage to America's job market from the viral outbreak will come into sharper focus Friday when the government releases the May employment report.

WATCH: Restaurants in much of New York get green light for outdoor dining

By Associated Press

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that restaurants must place outdoor tables 6 feet apart, all staff must wear face coverings, and customers must also wear covering when not seated.

WATCH: White House holds news briefing amid nationwide protests

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The White House press secretary Kayliegh McEnany held a news briefing amid nationwide protests on June 3.

WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus and ongoing protest update

By Brian Mahoney, Jennifer Peltz, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a news conference to give an update on the state’s response to the nationwide protests over police brutality and George FLoyd’s death.

WATCH: Virginia governor holds news briefing amid nationwide protests

By Associated Press

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference to give an update on the state's response to the nationwide protests over police brutality and George FLoyd's death.

WATCH: Texas governor says violence, vandalism 'never the answer'

By Associated Press

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that more than 3,000 Texas state troopers have been assigned across the state to bolster local law enforcement amid days of protests.