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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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For Grateful Dead devotees, the 'Days Between' honor the lessons the band taught
To devotees of the Grateful Dead, the first nine days of August are known as the "Days Between." This annual celebration commemorates the birth and death of…
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Wildfires in urban areas are more common. That may have helped Spokane
As emergency responders in Spokane, Wash., take stock of the damage from devastating wildfires, there's a prevailing sense the disaster could have been far…
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Amid severe drought, Puerto Rico to begin rationing residents' water
Puerto Rico's government will begin rationing water on Friday as the island copes with its worst drought in more than a decade.
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The first recorded grand slam in Women's Professional Baseball happened this week
Professional Women's Baseball is back - and this week the record books added the first Grand Slam -- thanks to the WPBL's Sarah Edwards from the Los Angeles…
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The Senate voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Now what?
A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the covid pandemic. Chairman Rand…
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Sources & Methods - Iran hacks the U.S.?
At least seven states experienced cyberattacks against their water systems recently, and the FBI is investigating whether they are linked with the war in Iran.
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Shia pilgrimage to Karbala includes millions of Iranians
Iranians are driven in greater numbers by the U.S. killing of their spiritual leader
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Meditation, hunt-a-monk and two hours of silence: Welcome to Buddhist summer camp
At Dharma Camp is in the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains, campers make friendship bracelets, play games and try to keep their fidgety bodies still…
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Ella Langley leads a record-breaking country boom on the charts
This week's Billboard Hot 100 chart is full of country-music crossovers. Stephen Thompson of NPR Music reports.
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States are passing their own clear water laws to counter Trump admin rollbacks
A 2023 Supreme Court ruling removed Clean Water Act protections for wetlands. The Trump administration is moving to weaken remaining rules. Some states are…
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A look at 'Operation Country Roads,' West Virginia's ICE operation
Earlier this year ICE arrested 600 immigrants over a two week period. Most migrants had no criminal records and, since then, West Virginia has decided to not…
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This week's Short Wave news roundup
NPR's science podcast rounds up new studies about a wandering black hole, humans' ability to detect AI-generated text, and the impact of cougars on…
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What is the best way to tackle poverty in Ethiopia? This new study tries cash, therapy, and more.
A new study is out that looked at various ways to try to tackle poverty in Ethiopia. Turns out, cash helps, but the impact of therapy is less clear.
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A partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz appears close
Mediators say Iran and Oman are close to an agreement to partially reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The US has also signaled a deal could be close.
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Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.
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Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education…
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Hospital staff said he was faking it and released him. He died from an overdose soon after
Addiction treatments are safe, effective — and rarely offered to patients. That's because many doctors and nurses still view people with alcohol or drug…
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Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M to represent unaccompanied migrant children
The firm, Houston-based Burke Law Group has only two attorneys who specialize in immigration and asylum cases. Two of its founders have ties to the Trump…
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Ohio Republicans face a deadline as Rep. Max Miller rejects calls to step aside
Ohio Congressman Max Miller says he's staying in his reelection race despite abuse allegations. His former father-in-law, US Sen. Bernie Moreno, says Miller…
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Rural California school district creates space where kids can learn to swim
Not everyone has access to a public pool. But a rural school district in California just pulled together funding for a new aquatic center so kids can learn to…
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Todd Blanche's nomination back on track after GOP deal
Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination is moving forward after two Republican senators received written assurances the Justice Department would abandon a…
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Wildfires near Spokane have burned thousands of acres and displaced many more
Wildfires near Spokane, Wash., have burned at least 7,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.
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What Cambodia did right about preventing HIV
The height of the AIDS epidemic hit Cambodia in the late 90s. More than 180,000 people were infected. A full-on government effort to find at-risk populations…
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Climate change is changing how Texas farmers handle their peach harvests
Texas experienced its warmest winter on record since 1895 and the state's farmers say those high temperatures hampered their peach harvest.
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Megan Rapinoe says next year's Women's World Cup "is going to be lit"
Missing the World Cup? Well the 2027 Women's World Cup is just around the corner. Host Juana Summers talks about that with former US national team star Megan…
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Infertility doctor secretly fathered dozens of children: how strangers became family. Part 3
Dozens of people who grew up around Philadelphia learned decades later they shared the same biological father, a pioneering infertility doctor.
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The largest human composting facility is coming to Maryland
The largest human composting facility in the nation is soon opening in Maryland, with capacity to handle 2,000 bodies a year. It's meeting a growing demand for…
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What Trump's flip-flopping on strikes means for the war with Iran
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on President Trump's…
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With U.S. doors shutting, Cubans turn to Brazil for asylum
For years, many Cubans hoping to leave the island looked to the United States. Now, with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are heading to Brazil…
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U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup
Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in…
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What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?
An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and…
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For those with criminal records, AI is breaking down barriers to employment
Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-powered app is helping those eligible to expunge their records at…
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For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching
The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of…
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France's famed Bordeaux wine country has been charred by wildfire
Southwest France has seen wildfires in the past. But the fires that raged last week and scorched 100,000 acres are something new to the region.
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Phoenix sears under sweltering heat
Much of the western U-S is facing dangerously high temperatures this weekend. Phoenix is expecting highs above 110 degrees. And public cooling centers are…
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How one man's love of flyfishing carried him through tough times
An avid fly fisherman in Vermont shares his love of the craft and how its shaped his mental health journey.
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Viral 'Teen Takeover' trend is causing trouble in some communities
Communities across the country are dealing with "Teen Takeovers" this summer. The viral social media trend is causing disruptions in public spaces across the…
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Police shooting in Madison, Wis. sparks renewed calls for officers to wear body cams
Police in Madison, Wisconsin don't widely use body cameras. That policy is under renewed scrutiny following the recent shooting death of a 38-year-old Black…
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How Switzerland became the nuclear bomb shelter capital of the world
Switzerland is home to over 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. The historically neutral nation guarantees each of its 9 million citizens a spot in case of an…
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How the 1972 Polaroid SX-70 revolutionized consumer photography
In 1972, the Polaroid SX-70, made in collaboration with a famous industrial designer named Henry Dreyfuss, was a revelation. The object is on view at the…
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How China gets around the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to get Iranian oil
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Austin Ramzy of the Wall Street Journal about how China is able to import oil from Iran despite blockades on the Strait of Hormuz.
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What makes a good summer camp movie?
NPR staffers discuss what makes a good summer camp movie, in this week's installment of our regular series, Cineplexity.
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Migrant crisis on Spanish-Moroccan border triggers diplomatic tensions
Spain faces fresh questions over migration after as many as 60,000 migrants entered Spanish territory this week from Morocco. Most have now returned.
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Months after massive protests in Iran, the real human cost is becoming clearer
Widespread protests in Iran earlier this year were met with a deadly crackdown by the regime. NPR has collected eyewitness accounts which paint an alarming…
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"A Life Illuminated" is a deep sea documentary that explores bioluminescence
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with marine biologist Edie Widder and director Tasha Van Zandt about the new documentary A Life Illuminated.
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Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia
A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new…
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What a federal plan to reallocate the Colorado River's water means for western states
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Russ Schumacher, professor at Colorado State University, about a new government proposal to reallocate water from the Colorado…
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Minnesota man prepares to cycle across Antarctica
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Ian Andersen, who plans to bike across Antarctica, about his preparations for the expedition.
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NPR education correspondent on why reporting on kids is important... and fascinating
Reporting stories about kids can be fascinating: how they learn, why play is important, what makes a healthy classroom. But the beat is anything but child's…
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A new federal plan to manage the Colorado river faces a possible future of water cuts
Under a new federal plan out today to manage the Colorado river, Arizona, California and Nevada face potentially steep water cuts over the next decade. The…
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A new court launched this week in Washington with the aim to deport
The Justice Department is turning to a never before used court to try to deport a woman accused of pledging loyalty to the Islamic State.
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Wild Card: Shania Twain
On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Country legend Shania Twain reflects on what she looks…
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Small bookstores are popping up across the country. What's behind the boom
Small bookstores are opening up around the country and finding new ways to bring people in.
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Climate adaptation at its limits, says one scientist
A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.
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Do you recognize the 'Gen Alpha Melody?'
A musicologist discovered a pattern found all over modern pop music which he's dubbing the Gen Alpha melody.
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Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex' is a love letter to Gen Z
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with filmmaker Gregg Araki and actor Cooper Hoffman on their explicit new comedy, 'I Want Your Sex.'
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From a mother's grief to a nation's fury: How an exam leak became a political storm
Akanksha's parents gave their all for her education. The pressure from Indian society to succeed was too high. Students blame the government.
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Drone delivery helps in Rwanda, but only so much
A U.S. company in Rwanda has been providing medical supplies via drone. But even state-of-the-art technology can't overcome a weak health care infrastructure.
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This 'Spider-Man' is struggling with work-life balance
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' takes the character into darker territory, as Peter Parker struggles without his friends in the face of evolving Spidey powers and…
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Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices
Chevron reported its highest quarterly earnings ever. Shell had its second-biggest quarter, and ExxonMobil doubled its earnings compared with the same time…