All Things Considered
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The latest on the shooting outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C.
Authorities are piecing together the circumstances about Wednesday's fatal shootings outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. The suspect shouted "free free Palestine" as he was taken into custody.
One man's effort to bring 'Sinners' to residents of the town where it takes place
The movie Sinners takes place in Clarksdale, Miss., but its residents can't watch it without leaving town. Now the movie is coming to them.
White House denies conflicts of interest as Trump joins dinner for meme coin investors
by Stephen Fowler
The top 220 investors in the Trump meme coin join the president for dinner at his golf club outside D.C. tonight, raising questions about presidential ethics amid the murky work of cryptocurrency.
'Unprecedented cuts' to SNAP program would impact low-income Texans who need it most
The Trump administration continues to push spending cuts on the nation's social safety net, including unprecedented ones to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
DHS pulls Harvard's ability to enroll international students
by Jonaki Mehta
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Majority of Gen Z swipes left on dating people with opposite political views
by Elena Moore
Everyone has a list of so-called "red flags" when they're dating. And for some, having the same political views is vital.
Texas Muslim community's proposed new development prompts investigations
The U.S. Department of Justice and top state officials are investigating a proposed Muslim housing development in North Texas known as EPIC City for potential religious discrimination. The project's developers say they're years away from breaking ground.
Madeleine Thien's new novel 'The Book of Records' explores the fluidity of time
by Jeffrey Pierre
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Madeleine Thien about her new novel, The Book of Records begins when a seven year old girl named Lina arrives with her father in an unusual place.
Can a nasal spray slow down Alzheimer's? This couple is helping scientists find out
by Jon Hamilton
Researchers think an experimental anti-inflammatory drug for people with multiple sclerosis might help Alzheimer's patients. And they've already tried it on a man named Joe.
Tips for visiting understaffed national parks
by Kai McNamee
Summer is the busy season for the National Park Service. But amid deep staff cuts, the visitor experience won't be the same. Outside Magazine's Graham Averill shares tips for planning a visit.
Shooting deaths of Israeli embassy aides come amid rise in antisemitism
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel and distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, about the shooting deaths of two Israeli embassy staffers in D.C.
Snowflakes, death threats and dollar signs: Cloud seeding is at a crossroads
Cloud seeding is a safe and proven technology widely employed by desert states in the U.S. to increase precipitation. There are new advances, but conspiracy theorists threaten to shut it all down.
'Pee-wee as Himself' is a portrait of a private man and his public alter ego
by Christopher Intagliata
Pee-wee As Himself tells the story of how a kid who grew up adoring The Little Rascals and I Love Lucy went on to revolutionize sketch comedy and children's television.