U.S. Top News Early Edition: February payrolls jump, jobless rate near 2-year low

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	03/4/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS February payrolls jump, jobless rate near 2-year low WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Employers hired more workers in February than in any month since May last year and the unemployment rate fell to a near two-year low, the strongest sign yet the recovery has become self-sustaining. | Full Article Shots fired in Tripoli, rebels advance in east March 04, 2011 09:03 AM ET TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Rebels vowing "victory or death" clashed with Muammar Gaddafi's forces near a key oil terminal and gunfire rang out in the capital as opposition protesters gathered on Friday in the strongman's last bastion. | Full Article Wisconsin's Walker vows no compromise on unions March 04, 2011 12:22 AM ET MADISON, Wis (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker vowed on Thursday never to compromise on the core of his plan to curb the power of public sector unions and said investors should buy the state's bonds precisely because he was taking a tough stance. | Full Article Courtroom showdown in Galleon trading probe March 04, 2011 07:49 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - A sweeping insider trading case that shook the hedge fund world is finally set for trial, with onetime billionaire Raj Rajaratnam fighting to stay out of prison in a courtroom drama over corporate secrets, tapped telephones and friends-turned-government witnesses. | Full Article Special report: Weapons and the art of diplomacy March 04, 2011 09:19 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Lockheed Martin wanted to sell C-130 military transport planes to the government of Chad in early 2007, the U.S. embassy in N'Djamena was ready to lend a hand. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Futures suggest flat open after February payrolls March 04, 2011 09:20 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Friday as February's jobs report came in better than expected but fell short of the most optimistic expectations. | Full Article Oil climbs higher as Libyan fighting intensifies March 04, 2011 09:23 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Crude oil rose on Friday, with Brent staying above $115 a barrel, as Libyan security forces began a violent crackdown on protesters in Tripoli and clashed with rebels near the major oil terminal of Ras Lanuf. | Full Article Banks receive proposals on troubled mortgages: report March 04, 2011 09:00 AM ET (Reuters) - U.S. banks received a proposal from state attorneys general and several federal agencies that could require them to reduce loan balances of troubled mortgage borrowers, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter. | Full Article Lehman battles investors over derivative payouts March 04, 2011 08:51 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - A legal tussle between defunct Lehman Brothers and investors in highly complex debt vehicles has drawn attention from financial professionals and British football clubs alike. | Full Article WPP finds cautious firms favor ad spending March 04, 2011 09:20 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Western companies flush with cash but reluctant to commit to longer-term investments spent heavily on advertising in 2010 and especially on TV, boosting the world's biggest ad group WPP in the U.S. and Britain. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Pfizer arthritis drug meets main goals of trial Texas approves bill requiring sonogram before abortion Fear battles fatalism in Africa's AIDS fight FDA staff question dosing for Novartis lung drug Ista raises concerns over labeling of eye drug copy RELATED VIDEO Libyan rebels hold their position Obama's long-distance call to the ISS Fury as women shot in Ivory Coast A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Man speeds with wife on hood of minivan? Full Article Judge lends accused gangster tie for trial Pizza maker charged with using mice against competition California woman sues after slipping on banana peel Camera prettifies subjects, even adds "makeup" UK investigates fish spa pedicures on health issues - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend