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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.
A Parody Politician Gains Serious Attention In Serbia
by Joanna Kakissis
A comedian with a fake name and a horse is winning over voters in Serbia by declaring he is a corrupt thief. He's a parody of how Serbs see their politicians, and he's running second in the polls.
Former Chris Christie Aides Sentenced To Prison Over 'Bridgegate'
by Joe Hernandez
Two former top allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have received prison sentences for their roles in closing lanes on a bridge in what became known as the "Bridgegate" scandal.
Trump Economic Adviser Gary Cohn At Odds With Inner Circle
by Chris Arnold
Gary Cohn was a dyslexic kid from an immigrant family in Cleveland who rose to lead Goldman Sachs. Now he's becoming perhaps the most powerful voice for economic policy in the Trump White House.
Fewer Zika-Linked Birth Defects Than Expected
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Scientists expected a surge of severe birth defects in Brazil because of the Zika outbreak. But that didn't happen last year. Researchers are re-examining the link between Zika and birth defects.
Nikki Haley Calls For Cuts In U.N. Peacekeeping Funding
by Michele Kelemen
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is making the case for deep cuts to the peacekeeping budget. That includes in the largest U.N. operation, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
EPA Says It Will Allow Continued Sale Of Controversial Pesticide
by Dan Charles
The EPA is not going ahead with a proposed ban on a pesticide called chlorpyrifos, saying there's still scientific uncertainty over its safety. Environmental groups say it can harm young children.
Sen. Angus King On Russia Election Investigations
David Greene speaks with Sen. Angus King of Maine ahead of the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Thursday looking into Russian interference in the U.S. election.
How The Case Of The 'Snuggie' Impacts Tariffs And Trade
by Kenny Malone
Last month the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled on a question with millions of dollars at stake: Is the Snuggie a blanket with sleeves or a sleeved garment that looks like a blanket?
North Carolina Lawmakers And Governor Announce 'Compromise' To Repeal HB2
by Jeff Tiberii
North Carolina Republicans and the state's Democratic governor announced a deal to repeal the state's controversial "bathroom bill." But LGBT rights advocates say they oppose it.
Siberian Teenagers Get Resourceful
Police in Siberia recently found a den built into the snow there. The BBC described it as an improvised bar. Teenagers scavenged stuff to build it. Police said they drank, smoked and gambled.