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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.
Philippines won't cooperate in probe involving crimes against humanity allegations
by Ashley Westerman
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he won't cooperate with an International Criminal Court probe into his country's war on drugs, which could put Marcos in a difficult spot politically.
President Biden plans to sign a new executive order on environmental justice
NPR's Michel Martin talks to National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi about the order which makes it the mission of every federal agency to protect the environmental health of communities across the U.S.
1 pharmacist in Vermont provides lethal medications that hasten a patient's death
by Mikaela Lefrak
Steve Hochberg is the only pharmacist in Vermont who provides what's called "medical aid in dying" to terminally ill people who choose it. He drives across the state to deliver the medication.
U.S. officials say they're poised to deal a 'crushing blow' to fentanyl traffickers
The officials say the U.S. has infiltrated the Sinaloa cartel, but the effort has sparked a backlash in Mexico. Some experts are skeptical fentanyl smuggling can be slowed.
A Canadian woman watches a bear in her car drinking her sodas
Sharon Rosel of British Columbia kept the sodas in her car for her business, and says the bear drank 69 out of 72 cans. Rosel says the bear seemed to really like Orange Crush, but not diet cola.
After 25 years, Netflix will end its DVD-by-mail service
Diehard fans of Netflix's DVD-by-mail service are heartbroken over the announced cancellation of the service.
'I'm going to die in these shoes.' Ga. woman loves shoes — despite polio's effects
by Halle Hewitt
Shirley Duhart was two years old when she got polio in 1950. She talks to her doctor, Dale Strausserher, about her love of shoes. Though she struggled to walk, shoes became very important to her.
Morning news brief
The Supreme Court is deciding whether to allow an abortion pill to remain available. The Pentagon may evacuate U.S. citizens from Sudan. U.S. officials say they've infiltrated the Sinaloa cartel.
An Eddie Van Halen guitar sells at auction for nearly $4 million
The guitar was played during the music video for "Hot for Teacher." If that seems like a a lot of money to spend on a guitar, included are a pair of white gloves and a strait jacket from the video.
Uncertainty over mifepristone is a concern — even in states where abortion is legal
Doctors in Michigan say the pending Supreme Court ruling on the abortion medication mifepristone is causing confusion and uncertainty.
NYC Mayor Adams pressures the feds for more help with assistance to migrants
by Jasmine Garsd
New York Mayor Eric Adams says the White House needs to honor its promise to help the city provide housing and other support for migrants who are waiting for asylum.