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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
Morning news brief
The UAW launches a historic strike against the Big 3 automakers. Florida's health department touts its own COVID booster recommendations. The death toll soars to 11,300 from flooding in Libya.
Remembering dark chapter in civil rights history: 16th Street Baptist Church bombing
People in Birmingham, Ala., are gathering to remember the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church 60 years ago. The bombing, which killed four girls, helped to spur passage of the Civil Rights Act.
Hunter Biden is indicted on felony gun charges weeks after a plea deal fell apart
by Ximena Bustillo
The charges against the president's son possibly set the stage for yet another high-profile criminal trial in the middle of the 2024 election season — as President Biden is seeking reelection.
Self-proclaimed ufologist claims to have alien corpses
A NASA panel put out a report on UFOs, and a ufologist claimed to have alien corpses. NPR's A Martinez talks to Ryan Graves, executive director of Americans for Safe Aerospace.
Last month's coup in Gabon ended a family's half century hold on power
A look inside at life in the Central African nation of Gabon, after the fall of a political dynasty that had ruled the country for over half a century.
China's urban youth unemployment rate rose to 21% in June
One of the most alarming indicators in China is the skyrocketing urban youth unemployment rate. Many college grads in China can't find work in their chosen field.
New batch of IPOs is another sign of growing confidence in markets and the economy
by David Gura
The IPO market is starting to heat up. Shares of the microchip designer Arm started trading Thursday on the Nasdaq, and some household names, including Instacart, are waiting in the wings.
Florida's health department touts its own COVID booster recommendation
Florida's public health officials are giving their own COVID booster recommendation — saying only those over 65 should get the shot. Some health systems in the state are following CDC guidance.