All Things Considered
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Water supplies are dwindling in Asheville after Helene's devastation
Getting water has been a struggle for people in Asheville, N.C., where the water system was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
Protests erupted in Pakistan after arrest of former prime minister
by Diaa Hadid
Pakistan's paramilitary forces arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan inside a courthouse in the capital Islamabad on Tuesday. The move escalated political tensions at a time of economic distress.
Grace Bumbry, a trailblazing Black opera singer, has died at age 86
by Brandon Gates
Grace Bumbry has died. She had one of the most illustrious operatic careers of the 20th century. She was also the first Black singer to perform at the Paris Opera and the Bayreuth Festival in Germany.
Immigration issues have an importance to Arizona farmers, in terms of workforce
by Ximena Bustillo
Immigration and labor issues are top of mind for farmers in Arizona. Nearly three quarters of farm workers in the United states are immigrants.
Why the U.S. builds more three-car garages than one-bedroom apartments
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Henry Grabar about his book Paved Paradise. It makes the case that Americans' pursuit of abundant parking is upending our cities and our lives.
A look at Biden and McCarthy's relationship ahead of their debt ceiling meeting
by Scott Detrow
President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy have a pivotal meeting on the debt ceiling on Tuesday. Here's a look at their relationship.
Producer Chris Strachwitz, responsible for many recordings of roots music, has died
Producer Chris Strachwitz was responsible for many recordings of roots music. He died last week at the age of 91.
Attorneys gave closing arguments in E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit against Trump
by Andrea Bernstein
Attorneys in the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit against Donald Trump gave their closing arguments. Jurors will determine whether Trump should be held accountable for allegedly sexually attacking Carroll.
The hurdles Black immigrants face to drive in the U.S.
by Leah Donnella
Black immigrants in Tennessee have a slew of bad options when it comes to transportation and getting a license — and are disproportionately likely to face traffic stops that may lead to deportation.
How a drugs lord's 'cocaine hippos' got out of control in Colombia
by John Otis
A drugs lord's exotic pets got out of control in Colombia — it's the tale of the so-called "cocaine hippos."