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Jobs
The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in January, fewer than many economists expected, amid signs the global economy is slowing. Unemployment is 4.9%.
"Pharma Bro"
Martin Shkreli refused to answer a single question before Congress. In a later tweet, he called lawmakers "imbeciles."
Oil
Obama plans to request a $10-a-barrel tax on oil in the 2017 budget. It would fund a "clean transportation system."
Wikileaks
A UN panel finds Julian Assange is subject to "arbitrary detention" at the London Ecuadorian embassy. Britain still intends to arrest him if he steps outside.
Quote if the Day
“Sometimes you find your calling… and in my case, my calling found me.” Katie Couric, on advocating for cancer screening.
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