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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.
Ukraine cancels its consular services for all military-aged men living abroad
A decision by the Ukrainian government to suspend consular services for military-aged men living abroad has left some men uncertain about their futures.
Some video game workers aim to unionize to push for better working conditions
The pressure on video game workers has intensified. They work long hours, face mounting layoffs and the games they make are more complex. Some employees call it a "passion tax" that must be addressed.
Pregnant women in some states aren't permitted to legally finalize divorces
by Katia Riddle
A decades-old Missouri law that may prevent a pregnant woman from getting divorced is being challenged by lawmakers. Advocates say changing the rule is urgent since Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
As 'Euphoria' takes the hip-hop world by storm, what makes a good diss track?
Rapper Kendrick Lamar dropped a scathing rebuke against Drake in a new song. NPR's A Martinez talks about the fascination with diss tracks with Noah A. McGee of the online magazine The Root.
Examining the obstacles to securing a cease-fire in Gaza and hostage exchange
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with strategic diplomacy expert Mickey Bergman about the different approaches Israel and Hamas take toward negotiating a hostage swap and cease-fire.
Rock and Roll guitar legend Duane Eddy has died at age 86
A self-taught virtuoso, his music from the 1950s and 60s was strictly instrumental and featured a distinct twangy sound. His hits included, "Forty Miles of Bad Road" and "Rebel Rouser."
United Methodist Church votes to lift bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
by Jason DeRose
The United Methodist Church, one of the largest U.S. Protestant denominations, voted to repeal its ban on LGBTQ clergy as well as prohibitions on its ministers from officiating same-sex weddings.
Arizona legislature votes to repeal the state's Civil War-era ban on abortion
After three weeks in the spotlight of the national debate on abortion, Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal the law banning almost all abortions. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs promised to sign it.
Have you ever wanted to stay in a floating house? Airbnb has the place for you
A new category of listings is called "Icons." Homes include the house from the Pixar movie Up — complete with 8,000 balloons attached to the top. It's held up by a crane over the N.M. desert.
Governor declares state of emergency for West Virginia's higher education system
by Chris Schulz
Because of ongoing delays with federal financial student loan forms, Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for the West Virginia higher education system. What does that mean?