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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.
Russia's national energy company cuts off natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria
European leaders say Russia's decision to cut off natural gas supplies amounts to blackmail. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Henning Gloystein, energy director at the Eurasia group, about Russia's move.
News brief: Kids' COVID vaccines, Russia-Ukraine war, Rep. Cawthorn cited
CDC data show 3 out of 4 U.S. children have had COVID. The head of the U.N. was in Moscow Tuesday, meeting with Russian President Putin. Rep. Madison Cawthorn cited for a loaded handgun at an airport.
Ukrainians debate the future of Russian identity and culture within their society
by Brian Mann
People in the Ukrainian city of Odesa are considering how their deep Russian heritage can fit into Ukraine's national identity. Some want Russian monuments and cultural markers removed.
FDA considers a Pfizer booster and a Moderna vaccine for children
Pfizer has asked for authorization for the first booster for children 5 to 11 and Moderna is poised to ask for authorization for the first vaccine for children younger than 5.
College football team is trading jersey numbers for QR codes
The University of Central Florida's uniforms for spring scrimmages feature a QR code on the backs of players' jerseys. Snapping the codes opens a player profile, their number and other stats.
A Georgia restaurant employee is honored for grilling a million steaks
Gayle Dudley has worked at the LongHorn Steakhouse in Columbus, Ga., for more than 20 years. She recently earned the honors of Grill Master Legend for grilling up more than a million steaks.
U.N. secretary general goes to Moscow for talks with President Putin
by Charles Maynes
U.N. Secretary General António Guterres was in Moscow Tuesday for talks with Russian President Putin and his foreign minister. The focus: U.N. efforts to ease the civilian suffering in Ukraine.
Beijing conducts mass COVID-19 testing as increased cases may force a lockdown
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, about the mass COVID-19 testing of millions of residents to contain the spread as a potential lockdown looms.
Investigators offer new insight into the fatal shooting on the 'Rust' movie set
by Mandalit del Barco
The sheriff's office in Santa Fe, N.M., has released dozens of photos, texts, video and documents last October's fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie Rust.
Encore: New Mexico has a generous free tuition program, but there are limits
by Alice Fordham
New Mexico is the latest of dozens of states to offer free college tuition in some form. The benefits are generous, but only last for a year. (This story first aired on ATC on March 21, 2022.)
Rep. Madison Cawthorn is caught again with a gun at a North Carolina airport
by Jeanne Davis
North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn was stopped at the Charlotte airport for carrying a loaded gun. The Republican's gun was confiscated and he was cited, but he was not arrested.