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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.
A UK bakery is embroiled in an illegal sprinkle scandal
Get Baked bakery in the UK has been using American sprinkles, which contain a food dye not legal in the UK. The owner says British sprinkles just aren't as good.
People who got the Moderna vaccine may soon be eligible for COVID boosters
by Rob Stein
FDA advisers vote unanimously on recommending that the agency authorize Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine boosters. The agency will consider Johnson & Johnson's booster authorization request on Friday.
Norwegian police name man responsible for bow and arrow attacks
by Esme Nicholson
More details have emerged about the man who allegedly killed five people in Norway with a bow and arrows earlier this week.
January 6 committee to moves to hold Bannon in criminal contempt
by Claudia Grisales
Former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon could face charges of criminal contempt after he defied a congressional subpoena to sit for a deposition.
The World Wide Fund for Nature needs people to look at walruses
The group is using satellite images, from Arctic regions to help track how walruses are being affected by climate change. Kids as young as ten can participate, with parental permission.
Morning news brief
FDA advisors approve Moderna booster shots. Steve Bannon faces criminal contempt charges in the Jan. 6 investigation. And, the trial on the death of Ahmaud Arbery begins next week.
'Rational Republicans' say some in the party are killing the GOP
So-called "rational Republicans" want conservatives to vote for moderates or Dems to save democracy. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Republican former NJ Gov. and EPA Admin. Christine Todd Whitman.
'Succession's' highly anticipated 3rd season is finally here, and it's great TV
by Eric Deggans
Succession's pandemic-delayed third season kicks off Sunday — and TV critic Eric Deggans says it's well worth the wait.
A protest in Beirut turned violent, killing 6 and injuring dozens more
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to AP correspondent Sarah El Deeb about how people in Beirut are reacting to street violence that left six people dead.