All Things Considered
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In-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. Every weekday, hear two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features.
A stranger noticed a woman's birthmark. It saved her life
"My Unsung Hero" from the team at Hidden Brain tells the stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. Jackie Briggs' hero approached her at a health conference in 2006.
The White House is dropping COVID border restrictions. Republicans want them to stay
A COVID aid bill that President Biden says is crucial to dealing with the next phase of the pandemic has been stalled as Republicans try to force the CDC to keep border restrictions in place.
A NATO war game exercise in the Arctic no longer seems like just a game
by Quil Lawrence
Troops from 27 countries wrapped up one of the largest NATO war games since the 1980s — in the Arctic. A it was scheduled two years ago, but Russia's war in Ukraine gave the exercise a Cold War feel.
Reporters at CBS and NBC are divided over new political pundits
by David Folkenflik
At CBS and NBC, journalists are vexed over moves to hire senior aides to President Biden and former President Trump, even though such hires are part of a tradition stretching back at least 50 years.
Pakistan court rules president's move to dissolve parliament is unconstitutional
by Diaa Hadid
Pakistan's supreme court has ruled that a move by the prime minister to dissolve parliament is illegal, ending a political crisis — for now.
What to do if you test positive for COVID at this point in the pandemic
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Celine Gounder about the evolving guidance around COVID and the tools we have to fight it.
Russian forces' alleged murder, rape and torture of civilians may count as war crimes
by Julie McCarthy
Attorney General Merrick Garland says the United States is assisting efforts to examine potential war crimes in Ukraine as evidence of violence against civilians mounts.
The U.S. and its allies are releasing emergency oil to bring down prices
by Brittany Cronin
As gas prices surge all over the world, some countries are taking a historic step by releasing oil from their emergency reserves. But it may not be enough to provide long-term relief at the pump.
The Senate has confirmed Judge Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
by Kelsey Snell
The Senate made history Thursday when it confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. After 233 years, she'll be the first Black woman to ever serve on the nations highest court.
The U.S. is stepping up support for Ukraine in its war with Russia
by Becky Sullivan
We look at the latest news out of Kyiv, from which Russian troops have pulled out, but the situation remains tense as an assault on eastern Ukraine is anticipated in the coming days.
As MLB's opening day arrives, St. Louis fans are glad to have Albert Pujols back
Albert Pujols is making his return to St. Louis after more than 10 years away. Cardinals fans have given him a warm welcome home despite a bitter breakup after the 2011 World Series.
Encore: This Asian food staple is mostly illegal, but Georgia is changing its mind
by Emily Wu Pearson
Georgia officials now allow the sale and soon the cultivation of water spinach. It can be an invasive species if not controlled.