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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.
Sen. Blumenthal Wants Transparency Following Mueller Report
David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who demands full disclosure following the end of special counsel Mueller's probe. NPR's Susan Davis weighs in on the topic.
Criticism Follows Italy Endorsing China's Global Infrastructure Projects
by Sylvia Poggioli
Critics say Italy's endorsement of a 21st century Silk Road will embolden China's global economic influence and not in a good way. Italian officials are to sign more agreements in Beijing next month.
It's Time To Move On, Rep. Mike Johnson Says After Mueller Probe Ends
Rachel Martin talks to GOP Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana about special counsel Mueller's report that President Trump's campaign did not conspire with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election.
Netanyahu To Cut U.S. Trip Short After Rocket Attack From Gaza
by Daniel Estrin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "respond forcefully" to a Gaza rocket attack. He's cutting his U.S. trip short to return to Israel after Monday's meeting with President Trump.
Survey Finds Shoppers Under The Influence Are Spending More
An annual survey from Finder.com projects Americans as a whole will spend about $40 billion shopping under the influence in 2019. That's up from $30 billion last year.
New England Patriots' Star Tight End Is Calling It Quits
After four Super Bowls and a record-breaking number of touchdowns, Rob Gronkowski says it's time to retire. In a post online, the 29-year-old said he's looking forward to what comes next.
Will DOJ's Mueller Probe Summary Satisfy Congress And The Public?
Rachel Martin talks with Robert Ray, a prosecutor and former head of the Office of the Independent Counsel, about the summary letter from the Justice Department about the end of the Mueller probe.
News Brief: Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Probe Concludes
Special counsel Robert Mueller submitted his long-awaited report Friday. A DOJ summary said the probe didn't find proof President Trump's campaign conspired with Russia to influence the 2016 election.
Many Americans Would Like The Full Mueller Report To Be Made Public
We wanted to know what people think now that special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation is concluded. We hear from voters from different parts of the country.
Trump Responds To Findings In The Special Counsel's Report
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump talked with reporters Sunday as he prepared to return from Florida to the White House, calling the Robert Mueller investigation "an illegal take-down that failed."
News Brief: Golan Heights, House Panel Probe, Brexit
U.S. backs Israel's claim to sovereignty over the Golan Heights. House panel investigates whether Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump violated federal record-keeping policies. EU agrees to delay Brexit.