All Things Considered
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Visitors turned away from the California redwoods as the government shuts down
Thousands of travelers arrive at Muir Woods to find locked gates and few answers as the shutdown ripples through America's national parks.
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In Ireland, one small town is still playing matchmaker
For more than 150 years, Lisdoonvarna's festival has helped people find connection the old-fashioned way.
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The Texas podcast exploring the culture behind every taco
Mando Rayo reports on taco culture across Texas. In his podcast with member station KUT, he tells the stories of the people behind the food and how tacos reflect history, identity, and political divides.
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Little sign of peace after Trump Congo deal
Peace in eastern Congo remains elusive, despite a U.S.-brokered deal that President Trump calls historic.
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What the H1B visa application fee hike could mean for the U.S. economy
An economist explains the impact the H-1B visa program has had on the U.S. economy and native-born workers. And what the new hundred thousand dollar fee could mean for the future of the program.
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Protests grow in Italy against Israel's offensive in Gaza
Protests calling for an end to Israel's offensive against Hamas brought hundreds thousands of people onto the streets in Italy, according to the labor union which helped organize them.
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Debt, protests and right vs. left: A look at the political turmoil in France
French President Emmanuel Macron struggles to govern as France faces protests, political deadlock, and a rising far right.
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Sean Combs sentenced to over four years in prison for prostitution-related charges
Combs had been convicted in July on two counts of transportation for prostitution. During his sentencing hearing he spoke at length for the first time in the trial, addressing the judge at length.
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A federal worker explains why she's not afraid of Trump's layoff threat
Some federal workers closely following President Trump's threats of mass layoffs and funding cuts in the shutdown say it's nothing new. He's been doing those same things since January.
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This week in science: Fly migration, a surprise in the Amazon and fish noises
Hosts of NPR's science podcast discuss new findings about long-distance fly migration, an unexpected impact of emissions in the Amazon, and fish noises.
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For the first time, the Church of England names a woman as its top leader
For the first time, the Church of England has named a woman as its top leader. Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury, leading 85 million Anglicans around the world.
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Hamas agrees to release Israelis
The Palestinian militant group said it would release all the hostages after President Trump set a deadline of Sunday evening to sign up to his plan