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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.
Problems are expected after an asthma inhaler is replaced with generic version
A popular asthma inhaler is being discontinued. Although there is a generic version, the switch could lead to disruptions in care because not all insurance companies are covering it.
A federal judge has approved Georgia's newly revised political maps
A federal judge in Georgia upheld a revised congressional map that creates a new Black district, and protects the state's Republican seats in Congress.
The legacy of the 'father of Kansas City barbecue'
Bernetta McKindra is the granddaughter of Henry Perry, known as the "father of Kansas City barbecue." She reflects on her family's culinary legacy.
Google releases its list of the top search terms for 2023
Barbie, Matthew Perry and the Roman Empire were among the most popular searches on Google this year.
Statue of pop star Shakira is unveiled in her hometown in Colombia
Shakira has three Grammys, multiple platinum records and millions of fans around the world. Now she can add to that list a giant bronze statue on display in her hometown of Barranquilla.
U.S. officials met with Mexico's president to press for limits on migrant surges
by Jasmine Garsd
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and several other top officials traveled to Mexico Wednesday to speak with Mexican leaders about the surge of migrants along the U.S. southern border.
Some stores are making it harder for online customers to send something back
Many retailers are adding shipping fees for their mail-in returns, causing some customer consternation.
War in Gaza ends effort by Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judiciary
by Frank Langfitt
Before the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, Israel's government was in the process of trying to overhaul its judiciary, which many Israelis opposed. The plan's opponents say they haven't let down their guard.
Businesses near New York's Times Square benefit from New Year's Eve ball drop
Restaurants are charging big bucks to have dinner and a show while ringing in the new year. Tickets for dinner at the nearby Applebee's were priced over $600, and they sold out.
Mekong River communities rely on it for food — new dams threaten resources
by Michael Sullivan
Dams and climate change are among the threats facing Southeast Asia's famed Mekong River. Cambodia is scrapping plans for two new dams, but is it enough to save the river's biodiversity?
Should the Endangered Species Act be updated for climate change accounts?
The Endangered Species Act was signed 50 years ago Thursday. Deborah Sivas, a professor of environmental law at Stanford University, tells NPR's A Martinez why the law needs to be updated.