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Articles by Tom Howell Jr.

In this May 7, 2020, file photo, the entrance to the Labor Department is seen near the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November but unemployment rate rises

The U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, but the unemployment rate rose to its highest level since September 2021, the government said Tuesday in a restart of key data reports that raised concerns about sluggish hiring in multiple sectors.

December 16, 2025