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.
For Decades Plastic Garfield Phones Have Littered French Beach
An environmental group finally found the source of the phones, a lost shipping container partially buried near a cave. It's inaccessible so there's no way to tell how many more phones are inside
Joe Biden Responds To Allegations Of Inappropriate Behavior
The former vice president is accused of acting inappropriately when he kissed the back of a former Nevada Democratic assemblywoman's head at a campaign event in 2014.
Jordan Peele Puts His Spin On TV's Classic: 'The Twilight Zone'
Oscar-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele has created a new version of TV's classic anthology series — The Twilight Zone — for the streaming service CBS All Access. The show debuts April 1.
News Brief: Border Crisis, Joe Biden, 2020 Census
The U.S. threatens to withhold aid to countries responsible for migrants trying to cross into the U.S. Former Vice President Biden faces allegations of misconduct. And, the Census begins in a year.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson On Medicaid Work Requirement
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about a federal judge's decision this week that blocked his state's Medicaid work requirement rules.
Totenator Vs. Terminator
A meme featuring a short video of NPR's Nina Totenberg walking up to Arnold Schwarzenegger and sticking a microphone in his face took off this week.
Uber And Lyft Drivers Strike In California
Some LA Uber and Lyft drivers went on strike on Monday to protest Uber's driver rate change in advance of Lyft's IPO on Friday. NPR's David Greene speaks to Nicole Moore, one of the striking drivers.
Perfect Inauguration Music: The Star Wars Theme
The Russian city of Belgorod elected a mayor. The city cultural director wanted stirring music for the inauguration and chose the Star Wars theme. She said later she didn't realize it was American.
Lyft IPO Expected To Raise More Than $2 Billion
The ride-hailing app Lyft is going public Friday in a highly anticipated IPO, expected to raise more than $2 billion.
The Evidence Against Rent Control
Rent control is returning to some communities. But evidence suggests there are better ways to keep low-income people housed.