All Things Considered
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Serious questions remain about September strike on suspected drug traffickers
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth defends his role in a military strike against suspected drug traffickers in the Carribbean. Members of Congress are demanding more answers.
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Denver bison herd helps Indigenous residents connect with their heritage
Since 1914, Denver, Colorado, has maintained a small bison herd in a park outside the city. In recent years, an Indigenous group has slaughtered one annually to feed urban Native people.
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Dells donate $6.25 billion to fund investment accounts for millions of children
Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to fund investment accounts for millions of U.S. children.
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To AI or not to AI? Do college students appreciate the question?
A college history professor tells us why using AI is a detriment to learning.
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A look at the White House's actual drug enforcement strategy
President Trump has been bullish on stopping the flow of drugs from Latin America. What exactly is this administration's strategy for stopping drug trafficking?
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Holiday shoppers are opting to buy now, pay later — without using credit cards.
Klarna, Affirm, and other companies are pushing "buy now, pay later" sales models. And consumers are taking advantage.
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Birds rating habitat
A group in Western Washington state has developed a novel gauge for their forest conservation work — thousands of audio recordings of native birds.
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Afghans seeking asylum say the dream of reaching the U.S. seems ever further away
Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.
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This organization is trying to use AI to reshape American politics
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
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What a political birthrate divide could mean for the future
Several studies suggest that people in red states have more babies than those in blue states. A new report from a conservative-leaning group says that could have implications for politics and culture.
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This man serenades tourists in a Boston park with a taste of their homeland
We meet a man who serenades tourists in a national park in Massachusetts with songs of their homeland in their native language. And he's got a song for almost any nation.
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Jamaica rebuilds for resistance after Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa leveled homes across Jamaica — now the country must figure out how to rebuild smarter before the next monster storm hits.