Breaking News: Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.8%

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in more than 3½ years in September as the economy continued to add jobs, a potential boost for President Barack Obama's campaign to win a second term.

The politically important unemployment rate fell to 7.8% last month from 8.1% in August. That was the lowest level since January 2009.Read on at Wall Street Journal...