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Somehow, the Unemployed Became Invisible By CATHERINE RAMPELL Published: July 9, 2011 GRIM number of the week: 14,087,000. Fourteen million, in round numbers — that is how many Americans are now officially out of work.

'Just a bad trend' - 500,000 jobless claims NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A government report Thursday brought bad news for workers and the economy: The number of unemployed Americans seeking a financial lifeline has reached its highest level in nine months. ...

Youth Unemployment Hits Record High - CNBC By: Patrick Allen CNBC Senior News Editor Global youth unemployment has hit a record high following the financial crisis and is likely to get worse later this year, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Thursday. ...