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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.
Oath Keepers Founder Is Under Scrutiny, Court Documents Show
by Ryan Lucas
The Oath Keepers are a far-right militia group. Court documents indicate Stewart Rhodes, the group's founder, is being scrutinized in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Undersea Explorers Reach Deepest Shipwreck Ever Found
The U.S. Navy ship USS Johnston sunk off the Philippines in World War II. It went down in 21,000 feet of water, which is about 4 miles. A submersible vehicle with a crew went down to capture images.
Why There Is A Change Coming To Your Local Weather Forecast
by Jennifer Ludden
Next month, the temperature averages meteorologists use will get an update. It means the warmer climate will — quite literally — become the new "normal," posing a challenge for forecasters.
How The Military's Attempt To Tackle Extremism In Its Ranks Is Progressing
The military nears a deadline for mandatory talks about extremism in the ranks after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the stand downs.
People Working From Home Permanently Could Transform Rural America
by Sarah Gibson
Rural New Hampshire was a big destination for people fleeing cities early on in the coronavirus pandemic. If those urbanites make the move permanent, it could help revitalize the region.
Florida Homes Are Evacuated After Leak At Wastewater Reservoir
by Steve Newborn
A state of emergency was declared and hundreds of homeowners were told to evacuate as a pond full of wastewater from a former phosphate mine is at risk of collapse south of Tampa.
Jordan's Government Foils Plot To Destabilize The Country
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jared Malsin of The Wall Street Journal about Jordanian officials arresting more than a dozen individuals — including high-profile members of the kingdom.
New Documentary Examines Ernest Hemingway's Complicated Life
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about their new PBS documentary Hemingway. Actor Jeff Daniels reads from Hemingway's private letters and other writings.
News Brief: U.S. COVID Status, Ga. Voting Law, Plot Foiled In Jordan
Despite vaccinations, more than 20 states experience COVID-19 surges. Georgia firms pressured to take a stand against new voting law. Jordan's government thwarted a plot to destabilize the country.
Despite Increased Vaccinations, COVID-19 Cases Remain High
by Allison Aubrey
As vaccine makers start testing re-tooled versions to target variants, how long will immunity hold up? And as vaccines open to all adults, some are still waiting. Why?
1st Broadway Performance Held Since Pandemic Closed Shows
Over the weekend, 150 people gathered at the St. James Theatre. Everyone was masked, distanced and virus tested. Tony award winners Nathan Lane and Savion Glover performed for front-line workers.
What's Driving The Migrant Surge At The U.S. Southern Border?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Cecilia Muñoz, who headed President Obama's Domestic Policy Council and worked on President Biden's transition team, about immigration challenges.