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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.
Under Cloud Of Scandal, Sepp Blatter Seeks 5th Term As FIFA President
by Eleanor Beardsley
The head of soccer's global governing body was not among those indicted on criminal charges. Still, many believe Sepp Blatter shares the blame for a "culture of corruption," and he should step down.
God Sues Equifax And Wins
A New York man named God Gazarov sued Equifax after years of being denied loans because the credit agency doubted his name. Equifax said its computer system wouldn't issue a credit report to "God."
Bees Were Literally Gao Bingguo's Knees
Gao Binggua of China wanted to break the record for wearing the heaviest coat of bees: 240 pounds of bees. To attract the swarm, Bingguo had several queen bees placed on his body.
New Season Of 'Halt And Catch Fire' Is A Welcomed Upgrade
by Eric Deggans
AMC's show Halt and Catch Fire chronicles the dawn of the PC-era at a time when companies like Texas Instruments dominated the Silicon Prairie. The second season debuts Sunday.
Democrat O'Malley To Announce Presidential Bid In Baltimore
by Tamara Keith
The former Maryland governor — Democrat Martin O'Malley — is expected to formally announce his candidacy on Saturday in Baltimore. For most voters he's a blank slate.
An NPR Reporter Raced A Machine To Write A News Story. Who Won?
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Canada Cuts Down On Red Tape. Could It Work In The U.S.?
by Uri Berliner
Canada says it's the first country with a law that eliminates one regulation for every new measure that's adopted. The One-for-One Rule is designed to ease the burden on businesses.
Top Spelling Contestants Give Advice To The Next Generation
Kids from across the country compete Thursday night in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The film Spellbound captured the drama involving 8 kids who competed in the bee 16 years ago.
Kentucky's GOP Must Unite Behind Winner In Primary For Governor
by Ashley Lopez
After a close three-way race, Republican Matt Bevin is set to be declared the winner of Kentucky's gubernatorial primary. A majority of his own party's electorate voted for other candidates.
Southeast Asia Nations To Meet To Discuss Migrant Crisis
by Michael Sullivan
Representatives will meet in Bangkok on Friday to discuss the refugee crisis. The migrants are mainly members of Myanmar's Muslim minority Rohingya community and economic migrants from Bangladesh.