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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.
'Brexit' Vote Worries Britons Living In Germany
by Esme Nicholson
Nearly 2 million Britons live in continental Europe, and many are concerned that their lives will be adversely affected if Britain chooses to leave the European Union in a referendum in June.
More Charges Expected In Flint's Contaminated Drinking Water Case
by Rick Pluta
A day after the first criminal charges related to Flint's lead tainted water were filed, residents of the Michigan city and others wonder how high up the investigation into the crisis will go.
Ukraine-Russian Deal May Free Jailed Pilot
by Corey Flintoff
The woman, Nadezhda Savchenko, was a military pilot captured during the war in Eastern Ukraine, and her case has become a symbol of the conflict between the two countries.
Rev. Al Sharpton Weighs In On New York's Democratic Primary
Hillary Clinton stopped Bernie Sanders' winning streak by capturing New York's Democratic primary. For insight into the results, David Greene talks to civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton.
Already A Movie Topic, Iran's Revolution Is Now A Video Game
Renee Montagne talks to Navid Khonsari, who has designed a new video game based on the Iranian revolution. The game — 1979 Revolution: Black Friday — is banned in Iran.
Trump Victory In New York Sends Message To Other Northeastern States
Donald Trump won big in Tuesday's primary — securing at least 89 delegates. David Greene talks to Carl Paladino, a Buffalo businessman, who is an honorary co-chairman of Trump's New York campaign.
With New York's Primary Over, Candidates Focus On Tuesday's Contests
by Don Gonyea
The presidential race heads next to Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Those states vote on Tuesday, and look favorable to front-runners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Too Much Empty Space In Pepper Tin Prompts Class-Action Lawsuit
by Jacob Goldstein
A large spice company recently started putting less pepper in its tins — and leaving empty space at the top of the tin. There's a technical term for that empty space: "non-functional slack fill."
Trump, Clinton Put Distance Between Themselves And Challengers
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton won big in New York's primary. In addition to correspondent reports, David Greene talks to Democratic pollster Margie Omero and Republican pollster Jim Hobart.