Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs
U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May — a modest slowdown from the previous month. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, as the workforce shrank.
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Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs
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Fired by DOGE, More Federal Workers Are Flooding the Job Market
The drastic, sudden pullback in federal dollars is collapsing opportunities for many who’ve spent years in public service.
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Fired by DOGE, More Federal Workers Are Flooding the Job Market
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Russia Pummels Kyiv in Apparent Retaliation for Ukrainian Drone Assault
The attack on Friday, which killed at least four people in the capital, came two days after Russia vowed retaliation for an audacious drone assault on its strategic bomber bases.
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Russia Pummels Kyiv in Apparent Retaliation for Ukrainian Drone Assault
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3 years in, Sandy Hook families still wait to collect what Alex Jones owes them
The Infowars founder declared bankruptcy after families sued him for defamation and won more than a billion dollars in damages, but Jones has yet to pay them a dime.
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3 years in, Sandy Hook families still wait to collect what Alex Jones owes them
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China Allows Limited Exports of Rare Earths as Shortages Continue
Beijing has approved more export licenses for the critical minerals and magnets in recent days, but supplies remain scarce and factories in the West are running out.
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China Allows Limited Exports of Rare Earths as Shortages Continue
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A surprise find in Michigan shows the extent of ancient Native American agriculture
Hundreds of acres in Michigan are covered in parallel rows of earth that are the remains of an ancient Native American agricultural system. The surprise find has archaeologists amazed.
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A surprise find in Michigan shows the extent of ancient Native American agriculture
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Desperate and Hungry Palestinians Recall Deadly Shooting Near Gaza Aid Site
Nearly 50 people have been reported killed and 300 others wounded in incidents near the Israeli-backed distribution center, which was designed to keep food out of the hands of Hamas.
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Desperate and Hungry Palestinians Recall Deadly Shooting Near Gaza Aid Site
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Planned Parenthood clinics provide basic health care. If they close, where will many women go?
Citing deep funding cuts, at least 200 Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide are at risk.
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Planned Parenthood clinics provide basic health care. If they close, where will many women go?
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Planned Parenthood clinics provide basic health care. If they close, where will many women go?
Citing deep funding cuts, at least 200 Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide are at risk.
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Planned Parenthood clinics provide basic health care. If they close, where will many women go?
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Israel has 'activated' some Palestinian clans opposed to Hamas in Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel has “activated” some clans of Palestinians in Gaza that are opposed to Hamas, though it was not immediately clear what role they would play.
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Israel has 'activated' some Palestinian clans opposed to Hamas in Gaza, Netanyahu says
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With kung fu kicks and dragon masks, pro wrestlers find new fans at fight night in China
American-style professional wrestling is gaining new fans in China, where Chinese history and music are woven into standard pro wrestling fare.
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With kung fu kicks and dragon masks, pro wrestlers find new fans at fight night in China
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With kung fu kicks and dragon masks, pro wrestlers find new fans at fight night in China
American-style professional wrestling is gaining new fans in China, where Chinese history and music are woven into standard pro wrestling fare.
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With kung fu kicks and dragon masks, pro wrestlers find new fans at fight night in China
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Videos Show Chaos Around Israeli-Backed Gaza Food Sites
Danger and desperation are clear in imagery near the aid sites. Dozens of Palestinians were killed in at least two instances after Israeli troops opened fire near the sites.
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Videos Show Chaos Around Israeli-Backed Gaza Food Sites
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Navigating some of the thorny questions of estate planning
Over the next few decades, about $124 trillion will change hands in the U.S. through inheritance. Those transfers often run into problems. Plant Money navigates some thorny issues in estate planning.
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Navigating some of the thorny questions of estate planning
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A mother talks to her son about how she and her then-partner decided to have a child
Regina Collins and her then-partner decided to try to have a baby 20 years ago. But there were limited options for same-sex couples. In this StoryCorps, she tells her son how they became a family.
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A mother talks to her son about how she and her then-partner decided to have a child
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Smoke knows no boundaries: What Canada's fires mean for the U.S. in the future
More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it.
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Smoke knows no boundaries: What Canada's fires mean for the U.S. in the future
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers ...
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
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2025 Tony Awards Predictions: Best New Musical, Best Leading Actress and More
Expect wins for the musicals “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Sunset Boulevard,” but the races for best play and leading actress in a musical are too close to call.
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2025 Tony Awards Predictions: Best New Musical, Best Leading Actress and More
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Diddy’s ex-girlfriend testifies about sex and drug use
An ex-girlfriend of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ began her testimony about their three-year relationship, telling the court they often used drugs together and had sex with escorts. The judge also admonished the music mogul for his facial expressions and gestures, warning that it is “absolutely unacceptable” ...
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Diddy’s ex-girlfriend testifies about sex and drug use
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Supreme Court rules discrimination laws protect all equally, including 'majority group' members
Supreme Court rejects a double standard for deciding claims of workplace discrimination.
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Supreme Court rules discrimination laws protect all equally, including 'majority group' members
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Supreme Court throws out Mexico's suit against U.S. gun makers in a unanimous decision
Mexico said American-made weapons are responsible for its gun violence, but U.S. laws bar suits against gun makers.
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Supreme Court throws out Mexico's suit against U.S. gun makers in a unanimous decision
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State lawmakers considering policy changes after L.A. wildfires
Some fire relief bills are still working their way through the Legislature, including some that could ease burdens on the FAIR Plan and improve the permitting process for rebuilding.
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State lawmakers considering policy changes after L.A. wildfires
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California broke law in cutting rooftop solar incentives, state Supreme Court is told
Three environmental groups argued Wednesday before the California Supreme Court that state utility regulators acted illegally when they voted in late 2022 to slash incentives for rooftop solar panels.
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California broke law in cutting rooftop solar incentives, state Supreme Court is told
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Nashville ICE raid reignites city’s turmoil with GOP leaders
The feud comes with real potential consequences for Nashville and other blue cities in red states being targeted over their immigration policies.
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Nashville ICE raid reignites city’s turmoil with GOP leaders
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Bakersfield girl who faced deportation and loss of lifesaving medical care is allowed to stay in U.S.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services granted a Bakersfield family's application for humanitarian parole, allowing the Mexican girl to remain in the U.S. where she receives lifesaving treatment for short bowel syndrome.
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Bakersfield girl who faced deportation and loss of lifesaving medical care is allowed to stay in U.S.
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Fetterman's chief of staff leaves amid string of departures
Fetterman's chief of staff leaves amid string of departures
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Fetterman's chief of staff leaves amid string of departures
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How a former factory worker rose to South Korea's presidency
'My personal experiences made me aware of how cruel this world can be to those who have nothing,' said Lee Jae-myung.
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How a former factory worker rose to South Korea's presidency