All Things Considered
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Biden's attorney general wanted to return to normal order; it hasn't been easy
by Carrie Johnson
The attorney general pledged to restore the Justice Department to normal order. It hasn't been easy, and may not last.
As cops go after suspected migrant smugglers, high-speed chases have surged in Texas
by Angela Kocherga
Texas border cities have seen a huge spike this year in high-speed car chases and deadly crashes tied to suspected migrant smugglers. Residents and advocacy groups want the pursuit policy changed.
The role that Qatar played in the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bader Al-Saif, a history professor at Kuwait University, about the role that Qatar is playing as a broker in the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.
A French town shows what friendship can look like amid Jewish-Muslim tensions
by Eleanor Beardsley
In a time of heightened tension between France's Jewish and Muslim communities because of the Israel-Hamas war, one suburban Paris neighborhood maintains its friendships.
A far-right party has emerged as the biggest winner in the Netherlands' election
by Rob Schmitz
A far-right, anti-immigrant party in the Netherlands has won the most votes in this week's election, underlying the concern over immigration in Europe.
Disgusted by city's top prosecutor, a police officer refuses to testify
by Sacha Pfeiffer
In an extreme example of resistance to progressive prosecutors, a St. Louis police officer is refusing to testify in murder cases he investigated, even though he believes the defendants are guilty.
What's set to happen during Friday's temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel
by Greg Myre
Israel's national security chief announced a one-day delay to pause fighting to facilitate the exchange of 50 Israeli hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow for delivery of aid to Gaza.
A vehicle exploded at the border checkpoint at the Rainbow Bridge
by Joel Rose
Authorities are investigating a vehicle explosion around noon Wednesday on the Rainbow Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada near Niagara Falls, N.Y.
This 'wind phone' helps grievers feel connected to the loved ones they've lost
by Meg Dalton
A Connecticut church has found a creative approach to help grieving people talk about their loss. It's called a "wind phone" and it's a place to say what you want to say to the people you've lost.
Detroit Lions fans are thankful — and hopeful — at this year's Thanksgiving game
by Quinn Klinefelter
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game for more than 80 years — the only NFL team to do so. For years, they've been one of the worst teams but now have a chance to go to the Super Bowl.
On the ground in Niagara Falls: What is known about the Rainbow Bridge car explosion
by Grant Ashley
Authorities are investigating a car explosion on a bridge from Canada to the U.S. Other points of entry in the area are also shut down.
A collection of 173 top-grade video game cartridges could sell for six figures
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
When a video game store closed in 1998, hundreds of unsealed Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges were stored and forgotten. Now, a collection of the top-graded items has been appraised.
Why turkey prices drop at Thanksgiving — when the demand is highest
Typically, when demand for a product goes up, so does the price. But at Thanksgiving, when demand for turkeys is at its highest, turkey prices drop. Our Planet Money team looks into this mystery.