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Economists say falling prices are a sign that the economy isn't doing well. Slowing consumer demand is behind the fall in oil prices, which are heading toward $50 a barrel. The government reported Wednesday that prices for consumer goods are eroding at a record pace. A short while ago, inflation seemed to be the danger. Economic policymakers now are fretting about deflation.

Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal have advanced to a May 6 runoff in France's presidential elections. With most of the votes counted, Sarkozy took in more than 31 percent, with Segolene second at just under 26 percent.

Under the health care overhaul, many people who find their job-based health coverage too expensive can get help buying insurance through exchanges. But rules just finalized by the Internal Revenue Service will limit who is eligible for a subsidy and could leave some families shut out.

At least 45 people were hospitalized with salmonella poisoning linked to recalled whole and pre-cut fruit. The illnesses occurred in a majority of U.S. states and in Canada.

The Union Depot is a reinforced concrete structure and contains approximately 22,640 square feet of usable space within the entry-level, the second floor, and the basement. It sits on 3.6 acres and was designed by Louis Curtiss, a well-known architect from Kansas City.

The former president has a long history of shifting - and at times confusing - stances on abortion rights.

PSU women’s basketball was selected in the Coach’s poll released Tuesday to finish first this upcoming season. The Media poll has the team finishing second. While PSU men’s basketball was selected to finish second in the Media poll. In the Coaches' poll, the Gorillas were voted to finish third.

The president is planning to give remarks on "restoring law and order," according to the White House. Trump has vowed to end "weaponization" of the DOJ after having been investigated himself.

Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz puts NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro, challenge winner Muriel Kranowski, and Roy Wood Jr. of The Daily Show to the test this week with a BBC-themed puzzle.

The events will be held in January and February in various parts of the city.