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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.
COVID lockdown in China forces blind date couple together for days
In Zhengzou, China, a man invited a woman over for dinner. Just as she was leaving, they were told to stay put. The blind date became a shared four-day lockdown as cases climbed nearby.
Texas schools ask parents to fill in as substitute teachers
by Claire McInerny
With many teachers out sick with COVID-19, schools are scrambling to find substitute teachers. Texas schools are having to get creative so that students can continue going to in-person classes.
Nevada Sen. Cortez Masto on why the filibuster rule should change
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada about the future of the filibuster and the legacy of former Majority Leader Harry Reid, who died last month.
New book details how California prosecutors took down sex trafficking site Backpage
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Maggy Krell, an ex-California state prosecutor, about her book, Taking Down Backpage: Fighting The World's Largest Sex Trafficker.
In Brussels, NATO officials will meet with Russian team on Ukraine
Russia meets Wednesday with NATO members to discuss the future of Ukraine, where Russia has already annexed the Crimean peninsula, stirred up an insurgency and is now threatening another invasion.
The white stuff blanketing a neighborhood wasn't snow. It was soybean husks
A Canadian woman found soybean husks on her car, sidewalk and street. A soy processing plant in Hamilton, Ontario, accidentally blew the husks into the air after a factory malfunction.
Medicare considers covering expensive Alzheimer's drug for those in clinical trials
by Jon Hamilton
Under a proposal announced Tuesday, Medicare would cover the expensive and controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm — but only for those participating in clinical trials.
Experts hope COVID-19 will evolve to be more like the common cold
by Rob Stein
Some infectious disease experts think there may be something of a silver lining with the omicron surge. It may leave a blanket of enhanced immunity that leaves the virus easier to live with.
The arctic freeze in parts of the U.S. hasn't stopped surfers in Minnesota
by Dan Kraker
After big storms in Minnesota, Lake Superior can experience 15-foot waves. Winter surfing can mean braving serious arctic conditions. Last week's big surf was accompanied by sub-zero wind chills.
Biden calls for changes to Senate filibuster to pass voting rights bills
In a speech in Georgia, President Biden called for passage of voting rights reforms, including if necessary, getting rid of congressional rules that require 60 senators to support most legislation.