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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.
New York Attorney General Targets Sackler Family
by Brian Mann
New York's attorney general has sued the wealthy Sackler family, who control OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma.
Deep Brain Stimulation: Remote Control Brain
by Alix Spiegel
We have the story of one woman who is taking part in an experiment on deep brain stimulation.
Trump, Post-Mueller
by Tamara Keith
President Trump held a rally in Michigan Thursday night, his first since the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller finished.
News Brief: Trump Rallies In Michigan, Venezuelans Leave, Brexit
In Michigan, President Trump held his first rally since the end of the Mueller investigation. Also, the latest on Venezuelans fleeing to Colombia and Brexit turmoil.
The Unexpected Frontrunner In Ukraine's Election
by Lucian Kim
Ukrainian voters say they're sick and tired of corrupt self-interested politicians. That might explain why a TV comedian is the unlikely frontrunner in Ukraine's presidential election.
Venezuelans Stream Into Colombia
by Ari Shapiro
Latin America is dealing with a refugee crisis larger than anyone in the region has seen before. Thousands of Venezuelans are pouring across the border into Colombia each day.
Afghanistan Inspector General On The State Of The War
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to John Sopko, special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction, about what the U.S. investment there has achieved.
Batman Turns 80
by Glen Weldon
The Caped Crusader turns 80 years old on Saturday. He keeps evolving in ways other heroes don't — which is one reason his fans come from all walks of life.
Man From St. Louis Is Criticized For The Way He Slices His Bagels
"A crime is being committed against bagels and it's happening in St. Louis," Eater.com wrote. A Twitter user posted a photo of his bagels sliced St. Louis-style: vertically — like loaves of bread.
Immigration System Is At 'Breaking Point,' Homeland Security Warns
Homeland Security officials are saying the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border is at a "breaking point." Central American families are streaming across the southern divide in ever increasing numbers.