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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.
Oklahoma City Mayor On Meeting With DHS And 'Sanctuary Cities'
Oklahoma City's mayor, Republican Mick Cornett, talks with Rachel Martin about his meeting with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and the definition of "sanctuary cities."
Venezuela In Political Crisis After Supreme Court Takes Over Legislature
Venezuela's Supreme Court has taken over the legislature in what opposition leaders say is President Maduro establishing a dictatorship. David Greene talks with Hannah Dreier of The Associated Press.
Rising Seas Threaten Coastal Military Bases
by Jay Price
Many military installations are along coastlines and are vulnerable to rising seas, including military bases on the Virginia coast, which face dangers of flooding.
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.
Trump Advisers Under Scrutiny In Russia Investigations
by Jim Zarroli
As investigations into the Trump campaign's potential connections to Russia get underway, Trump associates Roger Stone, Paul Manafort and Carter Page are all expected to face intense scrutiny.
Devastated Neighborhoods Left Behind As ISIS Is Forced From Mosul
by Jane Arraf
As the fight to push ISIS out of Mosul grinds on, civilians stream out of liberated areas that are unlivable, and Iraqi forces "clear" areas of holdouts and fire mortars at remaining ISIS areas.
Trump Campaign Adviser Sen. Richard Burr Leading Probe Of Trump Campaign And Russia
by Mary Louise Kelly
Sen. Richard Burr is running the Senate's probe into contacts between Russia and the Trump campaign. But he also was an adviser for Trump's campaign, which raises questions about his impartiality.