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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.
David Dinkins, New York City's Only Black Mayor, Dies At 93
Dinkins was mayor during the early 1990s, a position he called "the greatest job there is." His tenure came at a time when the city was plagued with economic woes, crime and racial tension.
Michigan Board Certifies State's Election For Joe Biden
NPR's David Greene talks to Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan about the certification of the state's election results, and what it means for President Trump and the Republican Party.
Georgia's Secretary Of State Became A Lightning Rod In Nation's Vote Counting
by Stephen Fowler
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says he's faced unprecedented pressure from within the GOP to throw out ballots that would favor Democrats.
How To Watch Classic Holiday Movies And Get Paid For It
Reviews.org wants a chief holiday cheermeister, who will watch 25 holiday films in 25 days and fill out a survey after each movie. The pay is $2,500 and a subscription to seven streaming services.
As COVID-19 Deaths Rise In Brazil, So Does Bolsonaro's Popularity
by Philip Reeves
It may come as a surprise but the popularity of President Jair Bolsonaro is growing — even as the country suffers one of the highest COVID-19 death tolls in the world.
News Brief: Election Certification, Treasury Pick, Brazil's Pandemic Crisis
President Trump insists he will never concede the election. President-elect Joe Biden picks Janet Yellen to be first female treasury secretary. Plus, an update on the coronavirus situation in Brazil.
In 'No One Asked For This,' Cazzie David Writes About Her Afflictions
by Elizabeth Blair
In a new book of essays, No One Asked For This, Cazzie David writes about struggles with depression and anxiety, the perils of social media, and her excruciating breakup with SNL star Pete Davidson.
HBO Adapts Ta-Nehisi Coates' Best-Selling Book Into A Movie
by Eric Deggans
Our critic says the movie — like Coates' book Between the World and Me — reveals the story of Black survival within the ugliness of America's white supremacy.