All Things Considered
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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
The genre-bending influence and legacy of Tina Turner
by Brittany Luse
Despite her decades of electrifying performances and chart toppers, Tina Turner never came close to getting the credit she deserved for shaping a genre.
Iam Tongi, 18, credits his mom and late dad for his 'American Idol' win
Iam Tongi is the first Pacific Islander to win American Idol. His dad died a few months before Tongi's audition, which he says his mom signed him up for and pushed him to practice.
The latest on negotiations over raising the U.S. debt ceiling
House Republicans and the White House are racing to clinch a debt deal, with just days before the U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills.
Supreme Court ruling narrows scope of Clean Water Act's wetlands jurisdiction
by Nina Totenberg
The U.S. Supreme Court placed new restrictions on the scope of the jurisdiction the Clean Water Act has over wetlands, ruling in favor of Idaho landowners who had challenged the law.
Uvalde massacre prompted a Texas law requiring more training for police
by Martin Kaste
American police see Uvalde as a lesson in what not to do. Trainers say police need to make sure they have the skills and emotional commitment to risk their lives to stop a killer.
Why predicted border chaos after Title 42's end didn't pan out
by Joel Rose
Two weeks after the pandemic restrictions known as Title 42 expired, predictions of chaos at the border have not panned out, revealing a wide gap between the political rhetoric and reality.
Tina Turner, a symbol of talent triumphing over adversity, has died at 83
by Eric Deggans
The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years.
What a DeSantis presidential run means for the 2024 election
Ron DeSantis announced a run for the White House on Wednesday evening on Twitter. His tenure as governor of Florida might give some insight into the kind of candidate he would be.
What one author says a post-Roe U.S. reveals about Planned Parenthood
Writer Eyal Press talks about Planned Parenthood and what a post-Roe U.S. reveals about the organization.
Vini Jr. calls out Spain's soccer league after the latest racist taunts against him
by Rob Schmitz
Racism against a top soccer player has roiled the world of Spanish soccer. Vinicius Jr. plays for Real Madrid and has been at the receiving end of repeated abuse from fans of rival teams.