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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.
Scientists explore how omicron symptoms differ from other COVID signs
by Will Stone
Most people know the telltale signs of COVID-19. But given omicron's many mutations, are the common symptoms still the same? Doctors are noticing at least some differences with the new variant.
Amateur sleuths help to identify hundreds of suspected Jan. 6 rioters
A year after a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol, an informal community of amateur sleuths — known as "sedition hunters" — continues to identify people who were likely involved in the riot.
The perfect storm: The last 2 weeks have been rough for the airline industry
by David Schaper
COVID-related sickouts, coupled with bad weather, are creating a nightmare scenario for some airlines and passengers.
The latest COVID surge impacts firefighters' shifts in San Diego
COVID-19 infections are leading to staffing shortages at police and fire departments in many cities, including San Diego, where Fire Chief Colin Stowell says it's led to some temporary shutdowns.
Canada reaches a historic deal to compensate Indigenous children
by Emma Jacobs
The Canadian government has agreed to pay more than $30 billion to compensate Indigenous children who were taken away from their families and put into the child welfare system.
Theranos whistleblower welcomes the guilty verdict against Elizabeth Holmes
by Bobby Allyn
Ex-CEO Elizabeth Holmes was found guilty of fraud. Tyler Schultz, a whistleblower who helped sound the alarm over the company's technology, says it cost him his relationship with his grandfather.
The Supreme Court to hold a hearing on Biden's vaccine and testing mandate
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Karen Harned of the National Federation of Independent Business, about its opposition to OSHA's vaccine and testing requirements for private employers.
A look ahead at some good music coming out in 2022
by Stephen Thompson
What new music is coming out this year that is worth checking out? A preview of two albums that just might make it on to 2022's best of list.
ProPublica: Facebook hosted a surge of misinformation and threats ahead of Jan. 6
NPR's A Martinez speaks with ProPublica reporter Craig Silverman about an investigation detailing a surge of threats and disinformation on Facebook before Jan. 6, 2021.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar remains haunted by what happened on Jan.6
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and the latest on the investigation and action by Congress.
California woman marries the color pink in a Las Vegas wedding
In front of a pink-clad crowd, sitting in a pink Cadillac, Kitten Kay Sera said "I do" — while clutching a color swatch with shades of bubblegum, flamingo and carnation.
A 1962, near-mint copy of 'The Incredible Hulk' comic sells for record price
The comic, in which the Hulk appears in his original grey, not his signature green, sold for almost half a million dollars at auction. It's the most expensive copy of the first Hulk story ever sold.