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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.
Texas Census Advocates Worry Schedule Confusion Could Lead To Undercounting
by Ashley Lopez
Census advocates are concerned that confusion resulting from schedule changes the Trump administration made to the 2020 census could lead to a significant undercount in states like Texas.
Voting Opens For Katmai National Park's Iconic Fat Bear Week
Online voting for the fattest bear at Katmai National Park is on, as the chunks race to get big before hibernation.
'SNL' Star Bowen Yang Discusses Diversity, Queer Identity On Show
by Sam Sanders
NPR's Sam Sanders recently caught up with comedian Bowen Yang. They talk comedy, the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live, and navigating queer and Asian identity on the show.
As COVID-19 Cases Rise, S.D. Gov. Noem Says Pandemic Is Under Control
by Will Stone
Gov. Kristi Noem, who has national political ambitions, says her state proves "you don't need lockdowns to be responsible and flatten the curve." Health experts and coronavirus survivors disagree.
Presidential Candidates Get Back On The Road After Debating In Cleveland
by Scott Detrow
After Tuesday night's contentious debate, Joe Biden went on a train tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania. President Trump held a rally in northern Minnesota. Debate organizers are planning changes.