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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.
An artificial intelligence pilots a modern Mayflower to Canada
The robot ship designed by IBM was meant to dock in Massachusetts, but mechanical trouble forced it to dock in Halifax, Canada. The ship didn't have a crew.
Breaking down the effectiveness of the latest sanctions on Russia
NPR speaks with Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, about another round of sanctions on Russia.
High school graduates from Yukon, Oklahoma go back to their roots
by Robby Korth
Every year, graduating seniors from Yukon High School in Yukon, Okla., go back to the local elementary school for a "Senior Sendoff" with their former childhood teachers.
Texas school cops get standardized active shooter training. It didn't work in Uvalde
by Martin Kaste
School police officers are trained in best practices for stopping an active shooter. The law requires it, and there's money to pay for it. And yet, that training seems to have failed in Uvalde, Texas.
Kyiv hit by Russian airstrikes as information from Mariupol is throttled
by Greg Myre
Russian missiles struck Kyiv over the weekend. The Kremlin is also tightening its grip on Ukrainian cities under Russian occupation, meaning relatively little information is getting out.
Iditarod sled dog found safe after running away from a race in March
Leon turned up 150 miles from where he made his getaway. He's skinny but otherwise safe.
Morning news brief
Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a surprise visit to troops. Lithuania asks the world to step up and stop Russia. And, why some gun owners don't want to admit they support stricter gun control.
Lithuana urges the world to stand up against Russia
by Rob Schmitz
Lithuana has warned its neighbors for years about the dangers posed by Russia. The country is once again calling for the international community to do more to stop Russia.
South Dakota residents reflect on one of the nation's deadliest floods
by Seth Tupper
Thursday marks 50 years since a flood killed 238 people in Rapid City, South Dakota. Survivors say it's important to tell their stories, so future generations don't repeat deadly mistakes of the past.
The Summit of Americas in Los Angeles is mired in tension
The Summit of Americas is underway. But with discord over attendance and low expectations of a major breakthrough among those who will be there — how much need is there for such a gathering?
Why the battle for universal background checks for gun sales is so complicated
What exactly is a 'universal background check' for gun sales,and why has it been so hard for federal legislation to mandate such checks?
Many gun owners are hesitant to express support for stricter gun control measures
Mass shootings have reignited the gun debate across the U.S. Polls show a majority of Americans, including gun owners, support some restrictions on firearms, but hesitate to speak out.