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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.
Biden makes an unannounced trip to Kyiv and offers more support to Ukraine
President Biden made a historic visit to Ukraine's capital on Monday to mark almost a year since Russia's invasion. Biden met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy during the visit.
Nkechi Okoro Carroll went from being an economist to overseeing 3 TV shows
by Eric Deggans
How did a Federal Reserve economist become a showrunner leading three TV series on The CW and NBC? Nkechi Okoro Carroll credits a strong work ethic and lots of preparation.
How the U.S. may have popped the balloon on scientific education and research
by Geoff Brumfiel
President Biden says the aerial objects shot down over the U.S. may have been scientific balloons. Some researchers are concerned that the diplomatic fight over balloons could disrupt their work.
Morning news brief
Ukraine is bracing for a major Russian offensive. Secretary of State Blinken is in Turkey to assess quake damage. GOP presidential hopefuls are popping up in Iowa ahead of 2024 elections.
President Biden makes an unannounced trip to Ukraine's capital
Biden met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced a half a billion dollars of additional assistance to Ukraine.
When is the deadline for Congress to come up with a solution on the debt limit?
by Nick Fountain
Experts are calculating when the deadline is for Congress to come up with a debt limit solution in order to keep the U.S. solvent and paying its bills.
Voters deciding Nigeria's political future worry about the lack of security
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
Insecurity in Nigeria is a key issue in this week's election, as kidnapping for ransom has become an epidemic. It's made cross-country travel dangerous and reshaped life for millions.
Jedi mastery was on full display in France, where lightsaber dueling is a sport
France hosted 60 Jedi apprentices in a lightsaber dueling championship over the weekend. Lightsaber dueling is recognized in France as an official sport.
Stand-up comic and TV detective, Richard Belzer, dies at 78
For over two decades, Richard Belzer played cynical and wise-cracking detective John Munch. That character was made iconic on the show Law and Order.
The war that Russia thought might last days is about to hit its 1-year mark
Nearly a year into the war, Ukraine is preparing for a Russian offensive this spring. Aid from Western allies has bolstered Ukraine's defense but Russia has an advantage when it comes to numbers.