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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.
'Game Of Thrones' Begins Its 6th Season On HBO
by Eric Deggans
Season 5 of the HBO series ended with a lot of cliffhangers. The sixth season is the first one that goes beyond the realm of the books that the show is based on.
Populists' Appeals Hit Home To Voters Who Feel They're Unheard
by Mara Liasson
Populism has been the biggest force this election year. What lasting effect might populism have on both Democrats and Republicans — even after Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have left the scene?
Humanitarian Costs Rise As Refugee Crisis Becomes The New Normal
Steve Inskeep talks to Kristalina Georgieva, a European Union vice president, about the dire cost of the war in Syria and efforts to increase humanitarian assistance.
Panel Accuses Mexico Of Torturing Suspects In Missing Students Probe
by Carrie Kahn
It's been 18 months since the disappearance and presumed death of 43 students in southern Mexico. An independent investigative panel on Sunday issued a scathing indictment of the government.
German Authorities Crack Down On Leader Of Anti-Islam Group
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
German authorities say a rise in hate speech is fueling attacks on migrants and Muslims in Germany, which is why they're aggressively pursuing the founder of one anti-Islamist movement in court.
Italians Concerned By Austria's Plan To Add Border Controls
by Sylvia Poggioli
Migrants are again heading to Italy on a dangerous sea-crossing from Libya. The surge comes as Austria prepares to shut its border leaving Italy in crisis over what to do with the new arrivals.
Proposed Calif. Measure Would Fine Tweeting Jurors
Court officials support a measure that would require jurors to turn off their smartphones. Judges could fine jurors $1,500 if they talk about the case on social media or research cases on Google.
This Week In Politics: 5 States Hold Primaries On Tuesday
There are primaries in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland and Connecticut. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator and columnist Cokie Roberts and Robert Costa of The Washington Post.
Prince's Mystique Grew Even As He Stayed Out Of The Hollywood Spotlight
by Eric Deggans
The influential and successful recording artist had a few major moments on television. In remembering Prince, many have cited his performance at the 2007 Super Bowl as one of his greatest shows.
Uber Settles 2 Lawsuits Over Whether Drivers Are Employees Or Contractors
by Aarti Shahani
Uber will pay up to $100 million to settle the suits, and drivers will stay independent contractors, not employees, in California and Massachusetts, just as the ride-booking company had maintained.