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US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak

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.

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Jun 5, 2020, 8:50 AM

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