All Things Considered
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Episodes
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In Pakistan, the spirit of Ramadan has fueled a unique — and controversial — trend
Muslims have been observing Ramadan, a time known for increased generosity. But in Pakistan's largest city, the spirit of Ramadan has also fueled a migration trend among charity seekers.
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President Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars shipped to the U.S.
President Trump announced new tariffs of 25% on imported autos. The move is intended to encourage auto manufacturers to build factories in the United states.
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Trump pulls Stefanik nomination for UN to ensure GOP keeps her House seat
President Trump on Thursday said he is withdrawing his nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to be ambassador to the United Nations because he needs her to stay in Congress.
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Trump's auto tariffs spark market turmoil
President Trump is ordering a 25% tariff on all imported cars, beginning next week. The move is intended to boost domestic auto production. But it will likely also make it more expensive to buy a new car.
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Appalachian town still in recovery six months after flooding from Hurricane Helene
Six months after flooding from Hurricane Helene swept through Southern Appalachia, some towns there are still struggling to rebuild.
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Trump is changing the Department of Education. How is it affecting borrowers?
The federal student loan system is a mess right now, as the courts consider what's legal and what's not. Meanwhile, the office that oversees the student loan program has had its staff cut by half.
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A U.S. women's professional rugby league is starting its first season with big dreams
A new women's professional rugby league kicked off this spring with half a dozen teams. The U.S. women won their first Olympic rugby medal last summer, and the league has its eyes on the World Cup.
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South Korea admits agencies mishandled international adoptions
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Deann Borshay Liem, who was born in South Korea and adopted into an American family, about the Korean government admitting adoption agencies engaged in malpractice.
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How right-wing media is covering the Signal group chat controversy
Conservative media figures are responding to the news that top officials shared sensitive military information over texts. Some claim it's a hoax, others that it was a brilliant ploy.
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A new study reveals the genetic change that made horses so athletic
A genetic change that boosts a cell's aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science.
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Southern Appalachia's future — and present — involve wildfires
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Robert Scheller, landscape ecology professor at North Carolina State University, about the increasing risk for wildfires in southeast and southern Appalachian regions.
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Friends defend Turkish student arrested by ICE
Friends and family of Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was arrested by U.S. immigration officials, are frightened and concerned for her safety.
