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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.
Norway's Prime Minister Gets Caught Trying To Catch 'Em All
There was a debate going on in Parliament, and Prime Minister Erna Solberg was in her seat — but not totally paying attention. She was playing Pokemon Go.
Arctic Squirrel Study Shows Why Males Are More Likely To Be Eaten
Researchers used tiny trackers to follow the squirrels' movements. While females chased after food and their babies, males hung out above ground, basking in the sun, making them easy pickings.
How Do You Teach Politics During An Election That Defies Convention?
by Sam Sanders
Many of the conventional rules of presidential politics have been fundamentally upended in the wake of Donald Trump's historic candidacy. Have teachers of politics had to adjust their course content? We talk to professors to find out.
NSA Contractor Charged With Stealing Classified Materials
The FBI arrested an NSA contractor. Harold Thomas Martin III is in custody, charged with stealing classified materials. The NSA has worried about another inside job since Edward Snowden's 2013 leaks.
On The Appalachian Trail, Combat Veterans Learn To Let Things Go
by Quil Lawrence
The first American ever to walk the Appalachian Trail in one season was a World War II vet, who said he wanted to walk off the war. Now a nonprofit sponsors combat veterans to do the same thing. NPR's Quil Lawrence tagged along as they finished the 2,100-mile trek.
Voters In Ariz. Respond To Candidates' Stands On Death Penalty, Abortion
Faith is important to both vice presidential candidates — Tim Kaine is a devout Catholic; Mike Pence, evangelical Christian. They say their faith shapes their views on the death penalty and abortion.
Would Twitter Be Better Off As A Nonprofit?
by Laura Sydell
Twitter is struggling to earn a profit and please investors. Companies including Disney and Alphabet are said to be considering bids for it. But would Twitter be better off as a nonprofit?
Along Germany's Coast, A Nazi Resort Becomes An Upscale Destination
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
100 Years After Epic Mismatch, It's Still True: Carnage In College Football Pays
by Frank Deford
College football can feature some of the most lopsided scores in sports. Commentator Frank Deford traces the reason why, right back to its roots.
In Besieged Eastern Aleppo, A Struggle To Keep City Running
by Alison Meuse
An ambulance driver and others in the Syrian city of Aleppo talk about life amid the past two weeks of intensive bombing of civilian areas.
4 Voters In Arizona Assess The Vice Presidential Debate
by David Greene
Trump supporter Eileen Eagar, Clinton supporter Lanny Lahr, undecided Latina voter Mary Graham and reluctant Clinton supporter and Native American Majerle Lister weigh in on how the candidates did.
Strongest Caribbean Hurricane In Nearly 10 Years Hits Haiti
Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles has the latest on the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew from Port-au-Prince.