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NPR All Things Considered
All Things Considered hosts Ailsa Chang, Mary Louise Kelly, Juana Summers and Scott Detrow present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features 7 days a week.
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Fishing is a key issue in Alaska's tight U.S. Senate race
Alaska's U.S. Senate race is embroiled in an emotional fight over fish. Many in the state rely upon salmon to feed their families but those fish and others are…
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A breakthrough for the group on the trail of Chinese hackers
Chinese government hackers are secretly burrowing into critical networks using creative new methods.
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Despite her own hard times, a Maryland woman became a leading data center activist
Despite her hard financial times, a Maryland woman became a leading local data center activist — an example of the way the issue has prompted people to get…
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Meet the creator of 'Spooky Lake Month,' exploring the world's haunted hydrology
Geo Rutherford is a TikTok creator whose annual series "Spooky Lake Month" has amassed her millions of followers.
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Trump's Department of Justice is wading into elections in unprecedented ways
Under President Trump, the Justice Department has taken numerous steps to wade into elections. This includes new and unprecedented lawsuits filed in California…
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Brazilian political drama unfolds as defeated Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami
Defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family have arrived in the U.S. after Brazilian authorities ordered him to surrender his passport. He…
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Democrats are hoping Latino voters swing back their way in Arizona and elsewhere
This year, Democrats are hoping Latino voters swing back to them. Particularly in Arizona, where the party is trying to flip to some competitive congressional…
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New teachers union president wants to steer educators away from partisan politics
The new president of the nation's largest labor union, Princess Moss, talks about the challenges facing educators and the next steps for the National Education…
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With so many data points, this is what to pay attention to before Election Day
With data about early voting, campaign ad spending and polls coming in during the final days of voting, it's important to make sense of what matters in…
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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta's love of jazz revealed her awe for art
Dolores Huerta was a civil rights icon and labor leader who met countless famous people in her long life. She was also a passionate jazz fan, who found herself…
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Most tweens and teens use AI for schoolwork and emotional support, a new survey shows
Four out of five teens are using AI chatbots for schoolwork and emotional support, according to new survey data.
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Becca Freeman examines ambition and long-lost love in new book 'Back Where We Started'
NPR's Juana Summers talks with author Becca Freeman about her new romance Back Where We Started, about returning home and reuniting with someone left behind.
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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta has died at 96
Iconic civil rights leader, Dolores Huerta, has died. She was 96 years old. In the 1960s, Huerta co-founded, with Cesar Chavez, the Mexican-American union that…
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Fans are not happy that WNBA finals game 6 will be played during work hours
Fans are enraged that Game 6 of the WNBA finals will be played in the middle of the day Thursday to make room for a routine NBA game.
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Deadlock in Israeli elections means weeks of political jockeying
With no clear winner in Israeli elections, the opposition has to decide if it allies with Arab parties.
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Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in…
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Colombia's government sparks backlash with museum art purge
Colombia's new president vows a "cultural counterrevolution" against wokeness, and his removal of 47 artworks from a national museum is sparking protests and…
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Polls close in Israel with opposition ahead but no clear winner
Voting in Israel has ended and exit polls suggest most Israelis have voted against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the center-right opposition may…
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Hotel owner in the Andes organizes his community to watch for fires
In the Peruvian Andes, a hotel owner is helping his community prepare for wildfires. It's a role that's put him and other local businesses at the forefront of…
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For Milwaukee Brewers 1st baseman Jake Bauers, this World Series is extra special
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers almost didn't play in this World Series. In 2024, he came close to quitting baseball to become a stay-at-home dad…
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After 30 years, a 'Rent' reunion on Broadway
Over 16 million minutes after 'Rent' first opened in New York, original cast members and musical theater stars gathered for a 30th anniversary concert.
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Human rights activists look to harness AI for the greater good
Activists grappled with mistrust in AI to build technical tools for the greater good during a recent hackathon.
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How internet culture and franchise twists defined this year's horror movies
Horror critic and director Rebekah McKendry tells NPR's Juana Summers how internet culture led to some of this year's biggest horror movies, and shares some…
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Oxford Street bans traffic
London is pedestrianizing its version of Fifth Avenue. Cars, taxis, buses and even bicycles are now banned from Oxford Street.
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Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases
The current outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the fastest spreading outbreak and it's not slowing down. What are the obstacles to…
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Some people with meat allergies from alpha-gal syndrome turn to exotic alternatives
People with alpha-gal syndrome can have allergic reactions to meat from mammals. Many of those affected change their diets to eat other proteins.
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After a year of uncertainty, Job Corps is making a comeback
Last year, President Trump ordered more than 100 Job Corps training programs to close to save federal funds. A lawsuit stopped that, and now enrollment is up…
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Democrats maintain momentum in race for Congress, per new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll
One week out from Election Day, Democrats continue to lead Republicans in the race for control of Congress, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
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Romantasy fans turn out for 'Midnight Maas' release event
The highly anticipated, latest installment of Sarah J. Maas' romantasy series has hit the shelves. Hardcore fans were lined up (in their faerie ears) at the…
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Data centers are a hot-button issue for Ohioans as midterms near
In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot-button issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both…
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A group of former Freedom Riders is encouraging young voters in the South
A group of 1961 Freedom Riders is encouraging young people to vote across the South. Organizers stopped at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in time…
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Organ donation conversations are changing. Critics worry families may feel pressured
Transplant teams can talk to families about organ donation before they've decided whether to continue life-sustaining medical care for loved ones. Until now…
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A 'Green Army' is out to thwart El Niño flooding
In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.
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DOJ brings criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for third time
The Justice Department has brought criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for the third time.
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Judge rules that the DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director Comey
A federal judge ruled the Justice Department unlawfully fired former prosecutor Maurene Comey, the daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey. The case adds to…
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Trump travels to Mississippi to campaign before the midterms
President Trump is travelling to Mississippi to campaign before the midterms. The state's U.S. Senate race has seen millions of dollars in last-minute spending.
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The Trump administration is taking on fraud ahead of the midterm elections
Vice President J.D. Vance has made tackling fraud a signature policy goal — and a way to distinguish himself from the administration. But will it address…
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Tens of thousands of Israeli expats expected to fly home to vote in critical election
Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens living abroad have flown to Israel to vote in person in Tuesday's election. NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports from the airport.
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U.S. military forges ahead on autonomous weaponry
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced initiatives to speed the adoption of drones and AI across the military. Meanwhile, Congress is considered at least…
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Walter Koenig, who played Chekov in the original Star Trek series, has died at 90
The actor who played the Russian navigator, Pavel Chekov, on the original Star Trek series and a number of movies that followed has died. Walter Koenig was 90.
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Violent anti-government protests rock Albania
Violent protests in Albania are escalating, as demonstrators demanding the prime minister's resignation accuse his government of corruption and call for change.
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Former national security adviser breaks down new U.S.-Iran threats
President Trump has been threatening attacks on Iran after the midterms. Meanwhile, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton sent a memo warning of ramped…
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How Lula defied the odds to win Brazil's presidency
Against the odds, Lula has staged a stunning political comeback — but winning Brazil's presidency may prove easier than governing a deeply divided nation.
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Rule changes could hinder personal prescription drug imports
For years, some people have been buying their prescription drugs from pharmacies outside the U.S. But changes are coming to personal import rules that could…
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Here's why the Tampa Bay Rays made it to the World Series
The World Series moves to Florida for game 3 between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers. One reason for the Rays' success is their shrewd trades. More…
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When an invasive fish is also tasty, Maryland schoolkids can help 'eat the problem'
The Chesapeake Bay, home to blue crabs and striped bass, has a new apex predator: the blue catfish. It's invasive and voracious. It's also delicious, which…
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A flute prodigy comes into her own sound on debut album
ATC dibs. Out 10/23.NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Elena Pinderhughes, a jazz flutist known for her work with hip-hop and R&B artists, on her debut solo album…
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Why some Democrats are hoping for midterm help from independent candidates
Independent candidates say now is the time to increase their numbers on Capitol Hill. And in some races, Democrats see them as their best bet to deny…
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AI giant Anthropic files for an IPO that could break records
The AI company, which makes the popular Claude chatbot, has filed for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest ever.
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Special ed diaries: Teachers tell NPR about their most joyous, most difficult moments
What makes special education teaching jobs so hard to fill? NPR set out to find some answers by talking to more than a dozen teachers who do this work every…
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The Ebola crisis is far outpacing the response, Congo's IRC director says
Health workers battling the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo are hindered by lack of data, budget cuts and a fearful community.
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A new poll shows what voters are thinking 2 weeks out from Election Day
Midterm election day is just over two weeks away. What are some numbers on the mind of voters?
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Alberta voters decide whether to take a step toward separating from Canada
In Canada, the oil-rich province of Alberta votes in a referendum that could set it on a path toward separation, as Prime Minister Mark Carney warns of threats…
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Wisconsin has one of the most competitive races for governor
Governors have been key in blocking or fulfilling the Trump agenda and 36 governors offices are up for election in 2026. Wisconsin offers a look at what's at…
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In Dublin, tech workers raise concerns about AI
Dublin, Ireland, is a longtime hub for American tech companies. A group of workers held a summit to discuss their concerns about AI in Irish workplaces and…
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Elizabeth Holmes documentary 'You Can See Everything' has audiences filling theaters
Theater owners are clamoring to book You Can See Everything in additional locations after a very successful opening weekend. It's had the second best opening…
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DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate
The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal…
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The latest turn in the 89 years of looking for the singular Amelia Earhart
What is it about Amelia Earhart? Nearly 90 years after she and her plane disappeared, we check in with her hometown.
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Difficult times in agriculture are making it tough for the next generation of farmers
Many farmers across the U.S. are reaching retirement age. But lately, increasing volatility and sky-high prices in agriculture are making it tough for the next…
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El Nino delays Magic: The Gathering trading cards
One of the unexpected consequences of the El Nino weather pattern causing drought at the Panama Canal has left Magic: The Gathering trading card enthusiasts…