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Jane Bornemeier talks to Times reporters about the top stories of the day.

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The Times's Jeff Sommer and Motoko Rich talk about Friday's disappointing jobs report and the up tick in the unemployment rate.

The Times's Gardiner Harris on a bill approved by the Senate that would give the FDA more power over food safety.

The Times's Mark Landler on the diplomatic fallout from the release by the website Wikileaks of classified cables from US embassies around the world.

The Times's Mark McDonald on the escalation of hostilities between North and South Korea on Tuesday, when shots were exchanged that left two South Korean soldiers dead.

The Times's Landon Thomas on the political unrest in Ireland after the country accepts a multi-billion loan from the IMF to stabilize its economy and prepares for more budget cuts.

The Times's Mireya Navarro on the settlement between New York City and 911 workers.

The Times's Mireya Navarro on the settlement between New York City and 911 workers.

The Times's David Herszenhorn on the re-election of Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader.

The Times's Sarah Lyall in London on the engagement of Britain's Prince William and his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton.

The Times's Sheryl Stolberg assesses President Obama's trip to Asia for trade talks.

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