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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.
Mike Pence Formally Renominated For Vice President At RNC
The Republican National Convention begins with a roll call and official re-nomination of President Trump as the Republican nominee and Vice President Pence as his running mate.
Coronavirus News Roundup: A COVID-19 Therapy Makes Headlines
Cases are circulating widely in parts of the U.S. The FDA announced emergency use for convalescent plasma. And when will we have a spit-on-a-stick COVID-19 test?
After Senate Hearing, Postal Chief To Appear Before House Panel
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Gary Palmer of Alabama, a member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, for a preview of what the panel may ask Post Master General Louis Dejoy.
The Gulf Of Mexico Braces For 2 Dangerous Storm Systems
by John Burnett
Tropical Storm Marco is moving through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to hit southern Louisiana on Monday. At the same time, Tropical Storm Laura is gaining steam and may hit the same area.
Outrage Grows After Shooting Of A Black Man In Wisconsin By Police
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kimberly Shine, a reporter with WDJT-TV, the local CBS affiliate in Milwaukee, about the police shooting in Wisconsin that left a Black man in serious condition.
Navigating Sports Action Amid A Global Pandemic
European soccer crowned its latest champion on Sunday. Every sport, from professionals to high school, continues to weigh traditions with safety in the face of the coronavirus.
Austin Tracks The Rise In Temperatures In Its Neighborhoods
by Mose Buchele
Around the U.S. this summer, volunteers are driving with sensors to map rising urban heat. City planners and scientists will use those maps to bring relief for people in the hottest neighborhoods.
UNC's Attempt For An In-Person Fall Doesn't Go As Planned
by Elissa Nadworny
Students across the U.S. are continuing to move into college dorms. At the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill that's happening in reverse. Students are moving out following COVID-19 outbreaks.
The Republican National Convention Kicks Off In North Carolina
by Tamara Keith
Parts of the four-day event will be held in Charlotte, while others will be virtual. It begins with a roll call and official re-nomination of President Trump as the GOP nominee.
Backers Want To See Trump Reelected To Serve Another 4 Years
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about the GOP platform and the president's record in office — ahead of the Republican National Convention which begins Monday.
Irish Politician Blasted For Attending Banquet Despite COVID-19 Rules
by Frank Langfitt
Irish government leaders have encouraged a senior politician to resign after he was exposed for attending an 80-person dinner last week in violation of coronavirus restrictions.