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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.
All-Female Orchestra From Afghanistan Is A Force For Change
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
State Department Dissent Memo Opposes Trump's Immigration Order
Steve Inskeep talks to Jon Finer, former chief adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry, about the intent of the memo that raises concerns about Donald Trump's temporary visa and refugee ban.
Trump Replaces Acting Attorney General After Immigration Order Flap
by Carrie Johnson
Trump relieved Sally Yates, an appointee from the Obama administration serving temporarily, after she said the Justice Department should not defend his executive order on immigration and refugees.
British Petitioners Seek To Keep Trump From Making An Official State Visit
by Frank Langfitt
More than a million people support an online petition calling for President Trump to be banned from entering Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May is criticized for inviting him to visit the queen.
Some Trump Advisers Have Made Anti-Muslim Comments In The Past
by Tom Gjelten
President Trump says his suspension of immigration from the Middle East does not amount to a "Muslim ban" — but some of his top advisers have a history of making anti-Muslim and anti-Islam comments.
Mysterious Food Thrower Strikes In Gloucestershire, England
A woman was jogging when she was struck by a potato and a person dodged a flying turnip from a passing car. In another incident, a driver targeted a pedestrian by throwing an avocado.
Before Super Bowl Sunday, Bookmakers Gear Up For Action
If you want to bet on the Super Bowl but aren't sure which team to pick, no problem. For example: You can bet on the opening coin toss or what color of Gatorade will be dumped on the winning coach.
Will Trump's Refugee Order Reduce Terror Threats In The U.S.?
by Mary Louise Kelly
The ban on refugees is designed to keep terrorists from entering the U.S. Officials, who have served across GOP and Democratic administrations, consider whether the ban will fulfill its mission.
David Frum: 'How Donald Trump Could Build An Autocracy In The U.S.'
David Frum, conservative commentator and ex-speechwriter for President George W. Bush, has an article in The Atlantic on how a potential future under Trump unfolds, and how that path could be changed.