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Friday's jobs report could be seen as good news — but not for President Obama, according to GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. So where is the economy heading this year, and what does it mean for November's election?

With signs that the economy is slowing, the Federal Reserve may take steps to help boost growth. But with the election season gearing up, the Fed's ability to act boldly may be restrained. That's because the monetary policymakers want to preserve the Fed's credibility as a nonpartisan entity.

President Obama reiterated his goal of bringing America up to speed with new high-speed rail projects nationwide. Meanwhile, the freight-rail systems are still helping farmers keep costs down and getting their crops out. Any new kind of rail expansion would have to take these long-established networks into account.

U.S. warships typically run without transmitting Automatic Identification System, but the Navy is rethinking that after recent accidents involving the USS Fitzgerald and USS McCain.

Republicans are taking one last shot at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. But the new plan isn't much different from the last one that failed.

The annual, Oxford University Press-produced literature festival showcases books, music and open debate of Pakistan's problems.

Critic Kevin Whitehead says Abrams, who died last week, was "steeped in jazz, but eager to take on a wider world." Abrams was a co-founder of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.

Trump's longtime attorney and fixer pleaded guilty Tuesday to eight counts. Lawyer Lanny Davis tells NPR that Cohen considers Trump "to be both corrupt and a dangerous person in the Oval Office."

Hmong immigrants began losing native bacteria in their guts soon after arriving in the U.S., a change associated with more obesity. Eating an American diet plays a role but doesn't explain everything.

The new law allows employers to ask staff to work up to 400 hours per year of overtime — but employers can delay payment for up to three years.