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2 December 2011 Last updated at 11:33 ET

Unemployment in US falls to 8.6%

The US unemployment rate drops sharply to 8.6% in November, its lowest level since March 2009, from 9% the month before, figures show.

Herman Cain admits giving accuser money

Embattled Republican candidate Herman Cain admits giving money to a woman who says they had an affair, and not telling his wife about the friendship.

House seeks Jon Corzine testimony

A US House of Representatives committee votes to subpoena the former head of collapsed brokerage firm MF Global, Jon Corzine.

YouTube rolls out site redesign

YouTube has revamped its website, putting the focus on curated video channels, but members complain about the new look.
US hands Camp Victory to Iraqis

The US military hands over control of its former Iraq HQ Camp Victory to the authorities there, as troops prepare to leave by the end of the year.
US Senate passes Iran sanctions
Al-Qaeda says it has US citizen
Airbag worry prompts Honda recall
Pump hack 'false alarm' explained
US banks sued over home seizures
Expulsions over US 'hazing' death
States back medical-use marijuana

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