News Wrap: Syrian Forces Kill at Least 13 in Nationwide Demonstrations

Listen to the Audio HARI SREENIVASAN: The dismal unemployment report pushed Wall Street lower today. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 62 points to close at 12,657. The Nasdaq fell more than 12 points to close at 2,859. For the week, the Dow gained half-a-percent; the Nasdaq rose more than 1.5 percent. Security forces in Syria killed at least 13 people today amid mass demonstrations against ...

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