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Unemployment rose in every state in December
January 28, 2009-A couple years ago, only six states had a big unemployment rate. Since December of 2008 to now, Unemployment rates have increased in every state. The number of newly laid off Americans has soared to 589,000 people while 4.6 million have claims to work. This just goes to show us that America's economy might be worse than it is in the future.

Deadly winter storm begins barrage in Northeast
In Philadelphia, a destructive winter storm has left more than 800,000 bracing for the worst. It has delayed flights and all interstates and highways in the area have been closed. The storm has claimed 20 deaths and the spread of snow and ice has cause power failures all over the area. There have also been deaths in Texas, Arkansas, Virginia, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Indiana.

Pakistan: U.S. must halt drone attacks
Close to 17 people died due to drone attacks near the Afghan border on Friday. Robert Gates, Defense Secretary says the Pakistan knew about the attacks but there was never an aggreement between Islamabad and Washington. Gilian says that they can keep control and do not need anymore drone attacks.

Early Voting in Iraq Goes Smooth
In Baghdad, thousands of soldiers, police officers, hopital patients, and prisoners voted on Wednesday in Iraq's Provincial elections. About 615,000 people were eligible to vote, three days before Sunday's election. There were no outbreaks or riots which caused the need for not many officials to be on guard.