North Korea has much to consider — when, and if, talks resumeNorth Korea is not ready to talk, but its frustration with Biden is not Pyongyang’s final word on the nuclear process. Biden defends rescue package after disappointing jobs reportPresident Biden on Friday defended his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan after a disappointing jobs report, arguing that the new data prove the necessity of the legislation and that it would take more time for the economy to recover. New state unemployment claims fall sharply.The easing of pandemic-related restrictions is allowing the labor market to continue its gradual return to normal. Pope Francis backs waivers on intellectual property rights for vaccinesPope Francis on Saturday supported waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, backing a proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden that has been rebuffed by some European nations, including Germany. Biden talks up benefits of vaccines after new mask guidanceThe U.S. leader urged Americans hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to reconsider, pointing to new U.S. guidance that inoculated people can socialize outdoors without masks. Justice Dept. rule would aim to crack down on 'ghost guns'The Justice Department on Friday released a proposed rule that would broaden the definition of a firearm, requiring some gun-making kits to include a serial number North Korea says Biden policy shows US is intent on being hostileUnder the policy announced on Friday, Biden has settled on a new approach to pressuring North Korea to give up nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. Fiscal stimulus fires up U.S. economy; labor market recoveringU.S. economic growth accelerated in the first quarter, fueled by massive government aid to households and businesses, charting the course for what is expected to be the strongest performance this year in nearly four decades. FBI raid exposes Giuliani and signals widening criminal search, experts sayHigh-profile nature of search highlights inquiry’s seriousness and suggests officials may have new Ukraine-related leads to follow Biden promises to share 60 million COVID vaccine doses with hard-hit countriesPresident Biden has promised to ship up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to other hard-hit countries, officials said — as India battles a catastrophic surge in infe…