Ben Kesling

reporter at the Wall Street Journal

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Reporter for the Wall Street Journal; former Marine Corps Infantry officer

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After three long pandemic years, employers say recent college graduates lack the hard and soft skills needed for the modern workplace.

Has remote learning set back new hires? Employers say they lack basic skills

After three long pandemic years, employers say recent college graduates lack the hard and soft skills needed for the modern workplace.

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Yesterday, in the wake of a scathing report about by the Justice Department, the beleaguered chief of police in Ferguson, Missouri resigned.

Police Chief Believes Ferguson Police Shooter Associated to Protests

Yesterday, in the wake of a scathing report about by the Justice Department, the beleaguered chief of police in Ferguson, Missouri resigned.

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For more than 10 days, heavily armed officers in body armor and SWAT vehicles have clashed with protesters in Ferguson, Missouri.

Escalation of Violence in Ferguson Missouri

For more than 10 days, heavily armed officers in body armor and SWAT vehicles have clashed with protesters in Ferguson, Missouri.

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