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U.S. jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 898,000, a historically high number that is evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession that erupted seven months ago. 
Harris suspends travel after staffers test positive for COVID-19
Joe Biden's presidential campaign said Thursday that vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive for coronavirus.
Falcons — Vikings' opponent Sunday — close facility after positive COVID test
The Atlanta Falcons have closed their team facility in Georgia due to at least one confirmed case of COVID-19, just days before the team is scheduled to play in Minneapolis. An NFL spokesperson told the NFL Network there is no change to the game at this time.