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U.S. unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak

Two people work in a coffee shop.
David Jaycox, left, and Nicole Pierce work on their unemployment applications together on March 17, 2020. They both work as production technicians, putting on shows and live events, many of which were canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Evan Frost | MPR News file