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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.
Nursing Home Employee's Musical Talent Uplifts Residents
by Mary Scott Hodgin
In Perry County, Ala., nurse Ashley Moore brings joy to residents with her beautiful singing. It's a bright spot during an otherwise bleak coronavirus time.
Democratic Strategist Paul Begala's View Of The GOP Convention
NPR's Steve Inskeept speaks with Democratic consultant and commentator Paul Begala about the Republican National Convention and President Trump's reelection campaign.
News Brief: GOP Convention, Deadly Kenosha Protest, Hurricane Laura
First lady Melania Trump addresses the GOP convention. The third night of protests in Kenosha, Wis., turns deadly. And, Hurricane Laura grows stronger as it approaches the Texas-Louisiana border.
New Podcast Will Hear From Asian Actors Who've Appeared On 'Star Trek'
Phil Yu, curator of the Angry Asian Man blog, has released a new podcast called All The Asians On Star Trek. He plans to interview every Asian who has ever appeared on Star Trek.
Evangelical Voters Weigh In On What's At Stake In November's Election
by Sarah McCammon
Some evangelical voters had misgivings about President Trump ahead of the 2016 election. Four years later at the Republican National Convention, many say those doubts are gone.
'Tenet' Opens Internationally. Will Be Shown In Select U.S. Cities Next Month
by Mandalit del Barco
The sci-fi thriller Tenet was originally slated to open in July, but the studio repeatedly rescheduled the film's release while the coronavirus pandemic shuttered cinemas around the globe.
Sotheby's Hosts Its First Hip-Hop Auction Next Month
Two of the biggest items include: Biggie Smalls signed crown from his "King of New York" photo shoot — his last ever. And 22 love letters written by Tupac Shakur to his childhood sweetheart.
Sterling K. Brown: Black Actors Have Waited 'A Long Time To Be Fully Recognized'
by Eric Deggans
Brown has made Emmy history this year — nominated as best lead actor in a drama series for This Is Us and best supporting actor in a comedy series for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.