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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.
Morning news brief
Israel and Hamas agree to extend Gaza truce. Vermont man accused of shooting three students of Palestinian origin charged with attempted murder. There are fewer than 50 days until the Iowa caucuses.
Dutch election is a reminder that far-right politics are gaining support in Europe
The Netherlands is the latest country in Europe to give a far-right party the most votes in a national election, though not enough to govern. Concern over migration is often cited as the cause.
Gaza health officials say thousands of civilians were killed in 'evacuation' areas
by Ruth Sherlock
After the war with Hamas began, Israel warned Palestinians in north Gaza to flee to south. Families fled homes in north Gaza for the south — only to find their lives are still in danger.
Marty Krofft, the king of Saturday morning television, dies at 86
In the 1960s and 70s, Marty Krofft and his older brother Sid made trippy children's shows with huge, oddball puppets. They created shows such as H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost.
How major European cities like Paris are preparing for the next heat wave
by Eleanor Beardsley
Paris, the most densely populated city in Europe, faces catastrophic heat because of global warming. The city is planning for when that day comes.
In less than 50 days, voting begins in GOP presidential race with Iowa caucuses
The field of GOP candidates in the 2024 presidential race is a lot smaller than it used to be. None of them come close to the front-runner former President Donald Trump.
Suspect pleads not guilty in shooting of students of Palestinian descent in Vermont
The Vermont man accused of shooting the three students is charged with attempted murder, and was ordered held without bail.
Israeli grandfather plans to spoil his grandkids, released by Hamas, with toys, candy
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Shmuel Brodutch, whose daughter-in-law and three grandchildren were released Sunday after Hamas fighters took them hostage Oct. 7.
Hostage negotiations continue as the scheduled 4-day truce is set to end
NPR's A Martinez speaks with National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby about the current state of negotiations between Hamas and Israel.