All Things Considered
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83 years ago, the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub fire changed safety codes and burn care
After more than 80 years, the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire remains one of the nation's deadliest. Many safety lessons came from the tragedy that claimed more than 500 lives in Boston.
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States sue the Trump administration over major homelessness spending cuts
States are suing the Trump administration over its plan to massively cut back long-term housing for homeless people. Advocates say the changes could push more than 100,000 residents onto the streets.
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Denmark's 'flexicurity' policies help get people back on their feet
If you lose your job in Denmark, it's not time to scream at the skies quite yet. The government has a unique set of policies called "flexicurity" designed to help get you back on your feet.
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Holiday cyber scams are getting more inventive
Hackers are hoping to take advantage of the holiday season, and they're not just stealing money or data.
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Virginia could be a key state in countering Trump's redistricting push
If Virginia Democrats go ahead with redistricting, it would go a long way to countering the GOP and President Trump. But it would challenge the governor-elect's bipartisan image and anger Republicans.
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Pope Leo's Lebanon visit sparks frustration as he'll skip the most battered region
Pope Leo visits war-torn Lebanon but some in the country with the biggest percentage of Christians in the region are upset he's skipping the most battered part.
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Black Friday is here, but so is inflation. How should shoppers budget?
With Inflation and an unpredictable economy, Christmas shopping might look different this season. Washington Post financial columnist Michelle Singletary talks about families can navigate things.
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Here to Help: Thanksgiving Edition
From building homes to filling pantries to re-enacting medieval history for middle-schoolers – yes, you read that right – acts of volunteerism have remained vital for communities across the country.
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Pope Leo is traveling to Turkey and Lebanon on the first foreign trip of his papacy
This Thanksgiving, Pope Leo is making his first overseas trip as pontiff. He started in Turkey, where he called for tolerance between different peoples and religions.
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There's reason to be optimistic about the the movies coming this holiday season
A selective preview of the comedies, action adventures, dramas and awards contenders Hollywood has in store between Thanksgiving and the end of 2025.
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The Afghan resettlement effort faces a defining test after the DC shooting
Haris Tarin, vice president of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, outlines how the alleged DC shooter was vetted and what it means for Afghan immigration to the U.S.
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Federal officials probe alleged D.C. shooter's ties to Afghanistan's CIA and military
Officials are conducting a "coast-to-coast" investigation into the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., the FBI head said. The suspect had worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.