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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.
Democratic Candidates For NYC Mayor Campaign Full-Out Ahead Of Primary
by Brigid Bergin
More than a dozen candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in a primary on Tuesday that will likely decide who becomes the next mayor of New York City.
Success Of COVID-19 Vaccines Ushers In Renaissance In Vaccine Technology
Vaccine makers are planning for the possibility that boosters will be needed, and they're pushing ahead with research into new-generation flu shots and mRNA cancer vaccines.
U.S. To Pour Billions Into Antiviral Treatments For Coronavirus, Other Viruses
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Timothy Sheahan, a virologist and assistant professor for the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina, about the government's plans.
Domestic Fans May Attend Olympic Events, No Foreign Spectators
by Anthony Kuhn
Olympic organizers on Monday decided to allow some spectators at events. The decision follows the first case of an Olympic athlete being denied entry to Japan, after testing positive for COVID-19.
Girl Scout Cookie Sales Take A Hit During Coronavirus Pandemic
Roughly 15 million boxes of Girl Scout cookies remain unsold. The organization, which says the coronavirus is to blame, plans to keep selling until all the cookies are sold.
Researchers Examine Whether A Focus On Social Needs Keeps People From Getting Sick
by Sojourner Ahébée
Eager to control costs, health systems and insurers are trying to help patients with social needs such as food and housing. Research on these interventions isn't producing evidence that it works.
How Does The U.S. Help Afghans Hold On To Gains While Withdrawing Troops?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ambassador Ross Wilson, who serves as Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, about Afghanistan's future following the withdrawal of U.S. troops.
California County Bans The Feeding Of Peacocks In East Pasadena
LA County Supervisors have banned feeding peacocks in East Pasadena after residents complained it fanned the flames of a peafowl invasion. But is the effort too late to curb a population explosion?
Iran Elects A New President As The U.S. Tries To Revive Nuclear Talks
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Robin Wright, U.S. Institute for Peace Distinguished Fellow, about what the results of Friday's elections in Iran mean for on-going efforts to reenergize the Iran Deal.
The Legacy Of The Lasting Effects Of China's 1-Child Policy
by Emily Feng
China now allows married couples to have up to three children. Less than two decades ago, families were persecuted for doing so.