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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.
39 Bodies Found In Trucking Container In UK
by Frank Langfitt
British police have launched a murder investigation after 39 bodies were discovered in a truck in an apparent human smuggling operation.
Kurdish Reaction To Turkey-Russia Deal To Patrol Northern Syria
NPR's David Greene talks to Syrian Democratic Council representative Sinam Mohamad about the plight of Kurds after the withdrawal of U.S. troops from northern Syria.
Russia And Turkey Reach Deal To Force Out Kurds In Northern Syria
by Jane Arraf
After five hours of talks on Tuesday, the leaders of Russia and Turkey agreed on how to jointly patrol parts of Syria that until recently were controlled by Kurdish forces.
Russian President Putin Is Looking For Weak Spots, Ex-Ambassador Says
NPR's David Greene talks to former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer about how Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to gain influence and is making strategic moves to accomplish that goal.
How Lev Parnas And Igor Fruman Connect To The Impeachment Probe
by Ari Shapiro
Two men who worked closely with President Trump's private lawyer Rudy Giuliani will appear in federal court Wednesday. The criminal case against them intersects with the House impeachment inquiry.
Wisconsin School Breaks Up Lunchtime Cliques With Assigned Seating
A school in Wisconsin is trying to take anxiety out of the lunch-time experience. It has assigned seating with a teacher at each table. Officials say it improves school culture. Others aren't so sure.
Indonesian Woman Breaks Speed Climbing World Record
Aries Susanti Rahayu, 24, who's know as Spiderwoman, claimed the new title. The Guardian reports the event is like running a race while doing pull-ups. And, Rahayu did it with an injured hand.
Scientists Taught Rats How To Drive Tiny Cars
Researchers at the University of Richmond taught rats steering maneuvers, and then gave them Froot Loops as a reward. It worked. The rats are brilliant drivers.
Voting Continues On United Auto Workers' Tentative Deal With GM
by Tracy Samilton
UAW members at General Motors' largest factories vote Wednesday and Thursday on a tentative contract agreement. Ratification would end the longest strike against GM since 1970.
Demonstrators In Chile Demand Economic Equality
by Philip Reeves
On the fifth day of violent protests against the government, Chile's president apologized on national television for failing to see the problems of the people.