All Things Considered
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Impossible, you say? Try asking a toddler
Green eggs and ham? Even toddlers know when an event appears to be impossible, not just improbable.
Questions About Trump Dominate Obama's Final Foreign Trip
President Barack Obama spent the majority of his last international speech answering questions from world leaders about Donald Trump's surprise victory and what it means for foreign policy.
For Many Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters, The Fight Is Personal
by Jeff Brady
The Dakota Access Pipeline protests attract people from all over the world. They all oppose the construction of the oil pipeline, and they come for many personal reasons, too.
Several Cities Convert To LED Street Lights In Conservation Efforts
by Grace Hood
Many cities are converting to LED street lights. The move can help restore darker skies and make stars visible again, and they also save energy and money. But some LEDs emit light that disrupts sleep.
Iowa Insurance Commissioner Outlines Potential Effects Of Repealing Obamacare
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Republican Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart on what a GOP push to repeal the Affordable Care Act could mean for the insurance market and the U.S. economy.
Democrats In Kentucky Work To Rebuild Voter Base After Losing Statehouse
by Ryland Barton
On Election Day, Democrats lost their last statehouse in the South when the GOP won a sweeping victory in Kentucky. Democrats now have to figure out how to appeal to rural voters.
What Influence Could An Attorney General Jeff Sessions Have?
President-elect Donald Trump picked Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general. Georgetown law professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler discusses the next chapter for the Justice Department.
Vegans And Vegetarians Gather For A Different Type Of Thanksgiving
by Lakshmi Singh
Thanksgiving is all about the turkey dinner. At an animal sanctuary in Maryland, that means dinner with the turkeys, as diners and animal lovers share a vegan feast with the beasts.
German Chancellor Will Seek A Fourth Term
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the most important voice for liberal democracy in Europe, announced on Sunday that she will run for another term in 2017.
Young Barbers In Brazil Are Cutting Away From Traditional Barbershops
by Catherine Osborn
A prize-winning documentary in Brazil is highlighting a new trend in barbershops, where fresh hairstyles are mixing with changing ideas about gender and race.
Prosecutors To Investigate South Korean President In Corruption Scandal
A leadership crisis continues in South Korea, where prosecutors announced Sunday that President Park Geun-hye will be investigated as a suspect in a growing corruption and cronyism scandal.