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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.
Macron Welcomed To The U.S. But Faces Political Challenges In France
As French President Emmanuel Macron visits with President Trump in Washington, David Greene talks to Le Monde Editorial Director Sylvie Kauffman about the political challenges Macron faces at home.
Toronto Police: 10 Killed, 15 Others Injured In Van Attack
David Greene talks to Christine Birak, of the CBC, about the man who allegedly killed 10 people on a Toronto sidewalk Monday after plowing a rented van into pedestrians along a 1-mile stretch.
Why The Trumps' First State Dinner Is Significant
President and Mrs. Trump on Tuesday host their first state dinner since arriving at the White House more than a year ago. Steve Inskeep talks to Kate Bennett, a CNN White House correspondent.
Pompeo Expected To Head State, Jackson Not Likely To Be VA Chief
David Greene talks to Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota about the upcoming vote on CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be secretary of State and the nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson to head the VA.
Failure To Declare Apple At Customs Costs Colorado Woman $500
On the way back from Paris, a flight attendant gave Crystal Tadlock an apple which she put in her carry-on to eat later. She didn't declare the apple when she arrived at U.S. customs and was fined.
Court Rules Monkeys Can Take Selfies But Only People Can Copyright
A monkey created a series of selfies in 2011 and a photographer used them. PETA sued claiming copyright infringement. An appeals court has ruled against the suit.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Gilbert King's Latest Book: 'Beneath A Ruthless Sun'
In the book, a white, mentally impaired man is falsely accused of rape in Jim Crow-era Florida and a journalist pushes to uncover the story. Noel King talks to King about Beneath a Ruthless Sun.
Nicaraguan President Ortega Fights For His Political Future
by Carrie Kahn
The recent deadly protests in Nicaragua have fractured Ortega's relations with the business community which has long been vital to his political survival. Students continue to call for his ouster.