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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.
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.
Myanmar court sentences Aung San Suu Kyi to 5 years in prison for corruption
by Michael Sullivan
The verdict was not unexpected. She is already serving a six-year term after being sentenced last year by a military-run court for violating COVID restrictions and illegally importing walkie-talkies.
2 progressive House lawmakers are working on a strategy to keep their seats
House Democratic progressives Jamie Raskin and Ro Khanna say they have a midterm campaign strategy to ward off the looming threat that Republicans could seize control of Congress.
A Chihuahua has set a Guinness World Record as the oldest living dog
The Chihuahua named TobyKeith claimed the crown. His stats were recorded on March 16 at 21 years and 66 days old. His secret? A daily walk and slice of turkey.
Atlanta aims to turn brick factory with an ugly past into something honorable
by Molly Samuel
City leaders are working to build a memorial at an old brick factory site to honor victims of convict leasing. After the Civil War, thousands of Black men were forced to work at the factory.
As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on, what is the endgame for sanctions?
by Asma Khalid
Before Russia invaded Ukraine, the threat of harsh economic sanctions was wielded as a deterrent. But the White House message has evolved.
NATO defense officials meet in Germany to decide the next steps for Ukraine
The U.S. wants to weaken Russia to the point where it can't wage a war like this again. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder about what options NATO has left.
News brief: Musk to take Twitter private, Paxlovid's availability, Trump civil probe
Elon Musk is buying Twitter for $44 billion. An effective COVID drug will be made available to more pharmacies. Ex-President Trump is held in contempt of court for failing to turn over documents.
Paxlovid, a highly effective COVID drug, will be made available to more pharmacies
The White House is unveiling a new push to make more people aware of COVID-19 treatments like Paxlovid — because stockpiles of the life-saving antiviral have been sitting on shelves, unused.
A woman on death row in Texas has won a stay of execution
by Gaige Davila
A Texas court halted Wednesday's planned execution of Melissa Lucio, who was convicted in the 2007 death of her two-year-old daughter. Lawmakers, celebrities and jurors are questioning the verdict.
Neighboring communities criticize Malibu's plan to deal with homelessness
by Anna Scott
The California coastal city of Malibu accounts for a tiny fraction of Los Angeles County's homeless population. The exclusive community plans to handle the issue by moving unhoused people elsewhere.