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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.
Paid Political Commentator Files Sexual Harassment Suit Against Ailes
by David Folkenflik
A lawsuit filed on Monday by a paid political commentator for the Fox News Channel alleges past chairman, Roger Ailes, made unwanted sexual advances while holding out the possibility of a promotion.
Will Russia Probes Affect Trump's Bargaining Position With World Leaders?
As President Trump heads into a week of meetings with allies and rivals, Steve Inskeep talks to former Assistant Defense Secretary Mary Beth Long about how the investigations might affect talks.
Mass. Man Accuses Dunkin' Donuts Of Using A Butter Substitute
A court settlement has been reached. A Dunkin' Donut spokeswoman told the Boston Globe that their stores in Massachusetts do carry both butter and also a butter substitute vegetable spread.
'Fine Mess': You Can Learn A Lot About A Country By Its Taxes
Steve Inskeep talks to journalist and author T.R. Reid, who traveled the world to look at the tax codes of other nations to see how the U.S. might learn from their experience.
Singer Bob Dylan Finally Gets His Nobel Prize
Over the weekend, Bob Dylan turned up in Stockholm, where he was in town for a concert. In a ceremony he received his award. Afterward, an academy representative in Sweden called him "very nice."
'A Dream Come True' As Baseball Player Joins The Majors
After years in the minor leagues, Brock Stassi joined the Phillies. His brother wrote: "My brother is a prime example to everyone : chase your dream, prove the doubters wrong, and GRIND!!!!!!!!!"
The Hardest Spelling Test Ever
A Michigan teacher gave a spelling test. He was going over the answers, including: "S-P-E-E-K-U-Z-S-L-M-N, there are silent letters at the end of that one," he said. It was an April Fools' joke.
Sorting Out The Congressional Russia Investigations
by Scott Detrow
The Senate Intelligence Committee stepped up its public role in investigating Russia's attempts to hack the 2016 election, as the House investigation descended into chaos this week.