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[h=4]5 things you need to know Friday[/h]The biggest and most buzzworthy news to start your morning.
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Job seekers talk to recruiter Todd Zedicher of Integrated Life Choices, left, at a job fair in April at Kaplan University in Lincoln, Neb.(Photo: Nati Harnik, AP)
1. Jobs in March: Madness or success?
The Department of Labor releases its monthly jobs report for March on Friday, and experts are predicting a fall. Wall Street, which will have to wait to invest with the market closing on Friday, is expecting job growth to tick down in March. Why? Three reasons: an economic slowdown caused by a terrible winter, fallout from the dollar's impact on exports and the plunge in crude oil prices. The median forecasts from Action Economics' survey of economists is for 248,000 non-farm payroll jobs, down from 295,000 in February, and for the jobless rate to stay at 5.5%.
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As we wrap up this shortened trading week, the markets are gearing up for Friday's March labor report. Economists say 247,000 jobs were added to the economy during the month. In the backdrop is the Federal Reserve's looming rate hike. Newslook
2. 'Furious 7' delivers the fun, honors Paul Walker
Seven movies later, Furious still gets engines going. The latest installment, Furious 7, hits theaters Friday, bringing Vin Diesel, Ludacris and the late Paul Walker back to the screen. Shortly after filming began, Walker, 40, was killed in a car accident, so the film packs a particularly poignant punch as one of his last works. The rest of Walker's scenes placed a digital version of his face on the stand-ins, including two of his brothers. Film critic Claudia Puig gives it three stars, noting its thrilling excitement and special effects.
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Paul Walker died when he was only halfway done shooting 'Furious 7,’ but the movie was was finished seamlessly without him. USA TODAY's Carly Mallenbaum talks about how the film was completed and how it pays tribute to Walker.
3. Curfews begin after Kenya university attacks
The area surrounding the Kenyan university attacked Thursday by terrorists begins a curfew Friday evening. Police say a dusk-to-dawn curfew will be in place in Garissa and three neighboring counties through April 16. Four armed terrorists stormed a university in northern Kenya on Thursday, killing 147 people, wounding dozens and taking hostages during a 15-hour siege until they were killed by security forces. Christians and converts to Islam appeared to have been the targets.
4. Jews and Christians mark holy days as Passover and Good Friday coincide
Jewish families begin the eight-day Passover holiday on Friday at sundown and Christians mark the crucifixion of Jesus. Easter Sunday celebrates his Resurrection. Both Passover and Easter are rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition and engender strong involvement from followers. Passover is American Jews' most observed religious ritual. More Americans search for "church" around Easter than at any other time. (FYI: Stock markets are closed in recognition of the holidays.) Share your Easter and Passover DIY decorations, table settings and recipes with us.
5. More wrangle ahead for Iran nuclear deal
On Thursday, Iran and six world powers agreed on "key parameters" for resolving a long-standing dispute over Iran's nuclear program, which has left the Islamic nation economically isolated. Part of the deal notes that Iran would not produce weapons grade fuel and that international monitors will have enhanced access to Iran's nuclear facilities. Negotiators have to come to work out the details of the deal by June 30.
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President Barack Obama heralded a framework nuclear understanding with Iran as an historic agreement that could pave the way for a final deal that would leave the U.S., its allies and the world safer. (April 2) AP
Bonus: It's your turn to take the wheel at the New York Auto Show
We've been teasing and toying all our coverage of the NY Auto Show, but now it's open to you. The show opens its doors to the public on Friday.
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Weather: Most of the weather action Friday will be in the mid-South and northeastern U.S.
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The national weather forecast for Friday, April 3 calls for showers and thunderstorms from the Gulf Coast to the Southeast, showers and thunderstorms from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic, and rain and showers in New England. VPC
Stocks: U.S. markets are closed for Good Friday.
TV Tonight: Can't decide what to watch this weekend? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at Billy Porter on PBS, A.D. The Bible Continues and American Odyssey.
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