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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
Documents Show Mueller Was Looking Into Cohen Before FBI Raid
Steve Inskeep talks to former FBI special agent Clint Watts about documents showing federal investigators were examining Michael Cohen's business dealings far before the FBI raided his house.
Trump Heads To Ohio, A Key Election-Year State
On Wednesday President Trump heads to Ohio, a state where he promised residents that industrial jobs would come back. He is lashing out on social media after a high-profile auto plant closed there.
West Virginia Accuses Catholic Diocese Of Covering Up Clergy Abuse
Rachel Martin talks to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who sued the Catholic diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Tuesday — saying it and its former bishop "knowingly employed pedophiles."
Members Of The 2018 National Recording Registry Class Announced
The Library of Congress released its annual list of 25 recordings worthy of preservation because of their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to the nation's recorded sound heritage.
Disney Closes On $71 Billion Acquisition Of Fox's Entertainment Business
by Eric Deggans
At the end of 2017, Disney announced that it would acquire large parts of 21st Century Fox. On Wednesday, shortly after midnight eastern time, the $71.3 billion deal finally was completed.
Rights Group Challenges U.S. On Somali Civilians Killed In Drone Attacks
by Eyder Peralta
Amnesty International reports that U.S. drone strikes in Somalia have killed civilians. U.S. Africa command denies that, and says the advocacy group has bought into Al-Shabab's propaganda.
Cyclone Idai Has Displaced Thousands In Southern Africa
Steve Inskeep talks to Gerald Bourke of the United Nation's World Food Programme about the aftermath of last week's cyclone that hit Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Trump Nominates New Leader As FAA Is Under Fire After 2 Crashes
President Trump picked former airline executive Stephen Dickson to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA has been without a permanent leader for more than a year.
New Zealand Acknowledges Release Of Victims' Bodies Has Been Slow
by Rob Schmitz
As authorities release the bodies of those killed in the terror attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, the country's prime minister made her second visit to the city since the attack.