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Hiring slowed in April. The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs
April's job growth was down from the previous month, according to a new Labor Department report. The unemployment rate rose slightly, from 3.8% to 3.9%, but remains low by historical standards.
Senators Worked Together To Advance The Infrastructure Agreement
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware — one of the senators who helped to negotiate the infrastructure deal. The measure covers everything from bridges to broadband.
Infrastructure Agreement Advances, But It's Not A Done Deal
A bipartisan group of Senators worked out the details on how to pay for a massive infrastructure plan. But it faces a host of hurdles in Congress, including from members of both parties.
Momentum Grows Across The Country For Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations
by Allison Aubrey
Employers are making vaccinations mandatory for workers in various sectors, and the head of the country's first hospital to mandate them says 99% of employees rolled up their sleeves.
How Climate Change Is Driving Extreme Weather
Weather-wise, it's been a disastrous summer. Scientists say climate change is driving deadly weather disasters around the world, as hotter temperatures produce deeper droughts and heavier rains.
A Texas GOP Bill Would Make It Harder For Nonprofits To Bail People Out Of Jail
by Jen Rice, Houston Public Media
Wendy Sherman, No. 2 At The State Department, Visits China Amid Rising Tensions
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman about her discussions with Chinese officials. She is the highest-ranking Biden administration official to visit China so far.
Biden Is Expected To Announce Steps To Help Counter The Delta Variant
On July 4, President Biden celebrated independence from COVID-19. But he's again asking Americans to put on masks, and is talking about requiring vaccinations. What does that mean for him politically?
Pioneering TV Pitchman Ron Popeil Dies At Age 86
Generations of viewers know Ron Popeil for pushing the Veg-O-Matic and the Pocket Fisherman — to name a few. He popularized phrases like, "But wait - there's more," and "Now how much would you pay?"
Ford Creates A Fragrance That Smells Like Gasoline
A lot of people believe, when switching to electric vehicles, they would miss the smell of gasoline. The carmaker claims gasoline ranks more popular than the smell of wine and cheese.
Biden Administration Orders Insurers To Cover Costs For HIV Prevention Treatment PrEP
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to James Krellenstein of the advocacy group PrEP4All, about the White House ordering insurers to cover all costs of a treatment that prevents HIV infection.
News Brief: Infrastructure Deal, Push For Vaccinations, Extreme Weather
A bipartisan infrastructure deal clears its first hurdle. Biden is expected to announce that civilian federal employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Global warming drives extreme weather.