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The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.

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The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month. As in recent months, most new jobs went to women. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to address a loophole in state law that makes it difficult to prosecute cases when a sexual assault victim willingly consumes drugs or alcohol.

We look at how some concerning economic indicators as well as the ongoing war in Iran might affect the midterm elections.

California voters will decide whether the state will charge a one-time tax on billionaires. The idea that has split Democrats and labor unions.

Cuban-Americans largely supported President Trump in the 2024 elections. We take a look at how among some Cubans, the policies they voted for are negatively affecting them.

A youth-led movement demands the resignation of India's election commissioner after 130 million people were struck off voter rolls, and weeks after forcing the education minister to stand down.

Scandals could be shaping several races in the midterm elections, particularly in places where even small margins can change the outcome.

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