All Things Considered
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How federal cuts are affecting school lunches at one Louisiana school
A program that brings farm fresh foods to schools in Louisiana was cut by the Trump administration. Now some local lawmakers are pushing to get it back.
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Throughline: The birth of the modern federal civil service
The hosts of the Throughline podcast bring us the story of how a presidential assassination gave rise to the modern federal civil service.
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Colorado's rape kit backlog is a barrier to investigations and arrests
A nationwide backlog in rape kit testing was largely solved in 2018. But Colorado has fallen behind again due to a corrupt investigator. Progress to catch up will be slow.
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Mass displacement in Gaza as Israel increases airstrikes
Palestinians have been massively displaced from areas of Gaza under a new Israeli military effort. Many have ended up in Gaza City where families are pitching tents near a once-picturesque seaport.
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Tariffs throw a wrench in Worcester's manufacturing growth
President Trump wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. We visit Worchester, Massachusetts, which once made things like wire and paper, to see how manufacturing there has changed.
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How LED lights can help birds avoid fatal run-ins with windows
Shining ultraviolet lights on windows can substantially decrease the number of birds that fly into them and die, new research at Utah State University shows.
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Pope Leo XIV's time in Peru offers a glimpse into his immigration views
Pope Leo XIV's time as bishop in a small Peruvian city offers the clearest glimpse into his views on immigration.
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Worried about disaster preparedness? Life Kit has tips on how to start a 'go bag'
As climate emergencies like wildfires and hurricanes become more prevalent, it's important to have essentials like food and medicine on hand and ready to go in case you need to evacuate.
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5 years since George Floyd's death, what's happened to police overhaul efforts?
Five years since George Floyd's murder, the energy around overhauling policing has evaporated. Critics say pro-police messaging stifles attempts to address the problems in policing.
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Looking to grill more veggies this Memorial Day? Try nopales
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with food writer Maria Melendez Ayala about nopales, edible cactus plants that are a staple in Mexican cuisine.
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Nina Totenberg reflects on what it's like to cover the Supreme Court
For decades, Nina Totenberg has brought us some of the most notable and memorable reporting on the Supreme Court. Today, she takes us behind the scenes of what it's like to cover the Third Branch.
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Rural library funding threats
For years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has supported rural libraries. However, cuts by the Trump administration could jeopardize their future.