All Things Considered
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Ports' strike ends, as dockworkers reach agreement on wages
The International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, representing ocean carriers and port operators, agreed to extend the contract and continue bargaining over all other issues.
The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for Palestinians in Rafah
Israeli tanks rolled into the southern Gaza city of Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt.
The annual Eurovision song contest is underway in Sweden
by Willem Marx
Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe's Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though some of the greatest drama happens offstage.
The latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal and attacks on Rafah
by Michele Kelemen
It has been a whiplash day in Gaza. Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal with Israel, but the Israeli cabinet has vowed to continue operation in Rafah.
Scientists study the mysteries of bird migration in the mountains of Los Angeles
Every spring, a remarkable sight unfolds in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles, as thousands of songbirds fly north.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces an uncertain future as Rafah offensive looms
Hamas put out a statement saying it agrees to a proposal put forward by international negotiators to halt the seven-month war with Israel. But we are still waiting on details about the agreement.
How blowback for trans bathroom bills has changed over the last few years
by Deena Prichep
Blowback was fierce after North Carolina passed transgender bathroom restrictions in 2016. But states aren't feeling as much heat after several easily-passed restrictions in recent years.
Why these college students say they aren't participating in protests
by Kirk Carapezza
The vast majority of U.S. college students are not taking part in campus protests over the war in Gaza. Students at University of Massachusetts-Boston share why they are choosing to stay out of it.
U.K.'s Liberal Democrats try to force early election with no confidence motion
by Fatima Al-Kassab
In the U.K., there are growing calls for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a national election this summer, after his party suffered heavy losses in last week's local elections.
Is this some kind of joke? A school facing shortages starts teaching standup comedy
by Justin Kramon
When a public school couldn't attract a theater teacher, it hired a stand-up comedian. School lunch is taking a ribbing, but the school says the students are learning useful academic skills.
Despite calls for gun safety, Tennessee passes bill for teachers to carry in school
by Blaise Gainey
Tennessee passed a bill package expanding gun access, including a measure allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools — despite calls for gun safety legislation after the Covenant school shooting.
Judge tells Trump he'll send him to jail if he violates his gag order again
by Andrea Bernstein
Judge Juan Merchan says former President Donald Trump violated a gag order in the New York criminal trial for a 10th time, threatening the next violation could land the presidential candidate in jail.
'Atomic veterans' battle with Congress for benefits
by Claudia Grisales
Military servicemembers who took part in the country's nuclear testing program are on the verge of losing federal benefits.