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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.
Trump Expected To Name Pence As Running Mate, Sources Tell NPR
by Ron Elving
Donald Trump was to announce his VP pick Friday morning but because of the attacks in France, he is delaying the announcement. Sources tell NPR that Trump has chosen Indiana Governor Mike Pence.
Word Play: N.Y. Airport Sign Spelled Wrong; Puzzle No No
Officials finally took down the Syracuse Airport sign that was spelled Sryacuse. At a German museum, an elderly visitor began filling in a crossword puzzle that was really an avant-garde work of art.
Political World Lingers In Suspense After Trump Delays VP Announcement
by Sarah McCammon
Donald Trump delayed his long-awaited news of who will be his running mate. A campaign source tells NPR it will be Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. Trump says the "final, final decision" hasn't been made.
'Ghostbusters' Review: Reboot Has Winks To The '80's Franchise
Renee Montagne talks to Rebecca Keegan of the Los Angeles Times about the new Ghostbusters movie. A generation later, much has changed — this time it's an all-female cast.
In Nice Attack, People Were Diving For Their Lives
Renee Montagne reports on Eric Drattell, who is an American living in London. He is in Nice on vacation with his wife. They were having dinner when they heard screaming.
Truck Rams Bastille Day Crowd In Nice, France
A large truck mowed through revelers gathered for Bastille Day fireworks in Nice. At least 84 people were killed. Renee Montagne talks to Vivienne Walt of Time magazine, who says the area was packed.
Another Terror Attack In France: Scores Killed In Nice
More than 80 people were killed when a truck slammed into crowds celebrating Bastille Day. Renee Montagne talks to David Coady of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, who was among the crowd.
French President Hollande Calls Nice Tragedy A Terrorist Attack
The Nice attack bears many similarities to terrorist attacks that have struck France over the past year. Steve Inskeep talks to Harold Hyman, national security journalist for France's BFM-TV.
Archaeological Dig May Counter Bible's Version Of The Philistines
by Daniel Estrin
Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed an ancient cemetery believed to be the final resting place of some 200 Philistines. They hope the bones will show a new side of the notorious biblical people.
St. Paul Mayor Attends White House Meeting About Police, Community
Steve Inskeep talks to Mayor Christopher Coleman of St. Paul, Minn., who participated in Obama's meeting about policing reform. Last week's shooting of a black man took place in a St. Paul suburb.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Apologizes For Trump Comments
by Nina Totenberg
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has apologized for remarks she made about Donald Trump. NPR's Nina Totenberg has the latest.