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Thursday, July 2 385 stories · 98 outlets · top Δ 1.00

A man was rescued from rubble eight days after earthquakes struck Venezuela, prompting international cooperation.  In Britain, Andy Burnham faces a defence funding gap as he prepares to become prime minister.  And in June, the U.S.  economy added 57,000 jobs, falling short of expectations and pushing the unemployment rate to 4.2%.

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Man rescued from rubble of his workplace eight days after Venezuela earthquakes

Times of Israel · Tier A6 outlets9h ago

Hopeful resilience amidst devastating tragedy and international cooperation

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Dawnκ .50Δ .57Rescue operation continues to save Venezuelan trapped under rubble one week after quakes France24κ .29Δ .57A week after the earthquakes, Venezuela still searches for its thousands missing DWκ .23Δ .57Venezuelan man rescued alive 8 days after powerful quakes CBS Newsκ .21Δ .57Rescue workers save security guard from Venezuela rubble

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UK’s likely next PM Andy Burnham faces defence funding gap

Al Jazeera · Tier B3 outlets9h ago

Political challenge highlighted: Burnham struggles with defense funding.

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Politico Europeκ .34Δ .98Andy Burnham commits to find billions to fill UK’s defense black hole Al Jazeeraκ .18Δ .98UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham vows to fully fund defence plans

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U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%

CNBC · Tier B6 outletsyesterday

Disappointing job growth signals economic caution.

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The Hillκ .36Δ .56US adds just 57K jobs in June, falling short of expectations Financial Timesκ .30Δ .56US economy undershoots forecasts with 57,000 jobs added in June CBS Newsκ .29Δ .56Weak June jobs numbers reported

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