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Mar 4, 2016

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Nina Ribeiro, a nurse at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Courtesy: Michelle Cerulli

The last part of our series about human trafficking; breaking down the guest worker program; and a look at the latest job numbers. 

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Identifying trafficking victims is just the start of health care's challenge

by Dan Gorenstein
Mar 4, 2016
The system still needs to learn how to help people held against their will.
Dr. Hanni Stoklosa speaks with a patient. 
Courtesy: Michelle Cerulli
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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: Assessing the jobs report

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 4, 2016
Catherine Rampell and Leigh Gallagher join Kai to recap the week that was.
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Final Note

Are iPhones the new burner phone?

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 4, 2016
According to law enforcement, iPhones are the device of choice for some criminals
A protester holds up an iPhone that reads, 'No Entry' outside of the the Apple store on 5th Avenue on February 23, 2016 in New York City.
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Movie theater chain deal would make largest operator

by Annie Baxter
Mar 4, 2016
AMC could have more power to negotiate deals with studios.
Movie goers stand outside an AMC theater waiting to buy tickets.
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Labor force participation on the rise again

by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 4, 2016
More than 1.5 million people have joined the labor force since mid-fall--either landing a job, or starting to actively look for one.
Job numbers are looking good, but the labor market faces wage stagnation.
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The last part of our series about human trafficking; breaking down the guest worker program; and a look at the latest job numbers. 

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