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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.
New horror comedy 'Renfield' is about Count Dracula's long-suffering servant
The new vampire comedy stars Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as his servant. It's an update to the Renfield character, and an homage to the way he's been played in the past.
North Korea advances its nuclear capabilities
North Korea has successfully tested a solid fueled intercontinental ballistic missile. The test marks a major advance in North Korea's nuclear capabilities.
FBI arrest Air National guardsman as suspected leaker of Pentagon documents
FBI agents have arrested a man suspected to be involved in the leak of classified documents related to the war in Ukraine and the case is already raising questions about access to sensitive material.
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge hopes to be first to ever run a marathon in under 2 hours
by Esteban Bustillios
One runner in next week's Boston Marathon has run some of the fastest races ever - and Eliud Kipchoge is angling to do something never done before: run a competitive marathon in under two hours. He's already done it in a special event.
Despite civil war, Arab states seek to build ties with Syria
Arab states that once opposed and even sought to topple Syria's leadership are now building ties with the regime that is still in power, despite years of civil war.
Mayor Eric Adams appoints former teacher to kill rats
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City appoints former teacher, Kathleen Corradi, as the city's first director of rodent migration. Their mission is simple: kill rats.
Lady Gaga will co-chair Biden's arts and humanities committee
President Biden appoints Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga to co-chair the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, alongside Bruce Cohen, Academy Award-winning producer.
Planet Money looks into the recent financial troubles at First Republic Bank
by Amanda Aronczyk
The Planet Money team looks into the recent financial troubles at First Republic Bank and examines what has helped it stay afloat.
East Palestine students put on a play while the city recovers from a train derailment
by Oliver Morrison
Students in East Palestine, Ohio put on the Spring play as residents work to recover from the February train derailment that disrupted life in the small town.
Abortion providers wait for the Supreme Court to weigh in on mifepristone
The Supreme Court will weigh in on whether doctors can still provide patients with mifepristone across the country. Abortion providers share how they're navigating this uncertainty with patients.