All Things Considered
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Episodes
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Remembering Alex Yurkiv, the 19-year-old behind a Christian song that went viral
Earlier this year, 19-year-old Alex Yurkiv was killed in a motorcycle accident in Australia. His name isn't well-known, but he co-wrote a Christian song that's been played more than 30 million times.
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This week in science: Carnivorous squirrels, ancient biodiversity and new dog history
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Jessica Yung of Short Wave about carnivorous squirrels, the history of life on Earth, and new insights into the relationship between people and dogs.
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Stray 'Houdini dog' in New Orleans has is becoming famous for evading capture
A rescue dog on the run in New Orleans has become a celebrity of sorts as he's escaped adoptive homes twice and people are reporting sightings of the dog on social media.
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Could 'Parks and Recreation' still work 10 years later? Jerry actor isn't sure
Actor Jim O'Heir shares stories from seven years on NBC's Parks & Recreation with NPR's Juana Summers.
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'Wicked' and 'Emilia Pérez' make the shortlists for Oscar nominations
A month before Oscar nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists in 10 categories.
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What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines jet crash that killed 38 people
Investigators are trying to understand why an Azerbaijan Airlines jet heading to Russia crashed on Christmas, killing 38 people. The plane experienced an explosion before it went down in Kazakhstan.
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The biggest religion stories of the year — and what we could see in 2025
Each year, the Religion News Association surveys its members to come up with the top domestic and international stories about religion.
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A 1975 law helped kids with disabilities access education. Schools now need more help
In the 1970s, a landmark federal law gave children with disabilities a right to a free, public education, and offered federal money to help. Today, many schools say that money isn't enough.
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Jonathan Anderson's venture into costume design includes two of 2024's buzziest movies
Designer Jonathan Anderson is already a major name in fashion. This year, he turned to movies, designing the costumes for 'Challengers' and 'Queer.'
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A visit to the Krakow Christmas market, one of the oldest in Europe
Krakow, Poland, has one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. NPR correspondent Brian Mann spent a day exploring -- and dancing.
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More women are applying for hunting licenses. Here's why
Women make up a third of new hunters applying for licenses. Outdoor organizations and Midwest states are trying to reach groups that haven't historically participated in hunting.
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French schoolchildren honor the African soldiers who fought for France in World Wars
A lesser-known amphibious landing along France's Mediterranean played a big role in liberating the country from the Nazis. Those troops were under French command, but hailed mostly from Africa.