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.
How Colorado patients and providers are handling surge of travelers seeking abortions
by Leigh Paterson
The number of people from out of state getting abortions in Colorado more than doubled in 2022. Most are from Texas, but six other states bordering Colorado have also banned or restricted abortions.
COVID vaccine mandate for federal workers and others is set to end May 11
by Pien Huang
Federal vaccine mandates for government employees, international travelers and healthcare workers will end on May 11. Here's why the changes are being made and what they mean.
As more dollar stores open, advocates warn of the harm they can do to communities
by Stephan Bisaha
The number of dollar stores is growing quickly, especially Dollar General. In some towns, dollar stores are a vital shopping option, but some advocates warn the stores do more harm than good.
Our view of constellations has changed since they were first mapped
by Regina G. Barber
The Zodiac can be a gateway into the graceful movements of the night sky. And it turns out our view of those constellations has changed since they were first mapped thousands of years ago.
A duck gives a homeless man a new lease on life
by Frank Morris
A wayward duck helped a man in crisis and opened up a whole world of wildlife, death and reproduction he never imagined he would find in a Kansas City creek.
Why are sexual assault accusers frequently asked, "Did you scream?"
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Northwestern Law professor Deborah Tuerkheimer on why sexual assault accusers are often asked to prove they physically or verbally resisted to be deemed credible.
Digital news sites fight to survive as online ad dollars dry up
by Bobby Allyn
Social media giants like Facebook redefined how we use the internet. Now many major companies are seeing big changes. What does it mean for news online and what might come next?
Democrats push for a code of ethics for the Supreme Court in hearing
by Nina Totenberg
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the need for a code of ethics for the Supreme Court. The issue has arisen following news reports about several justices and their business dealings.
Writers Guild of America strikes for higher wages and better healthcare
by Mandalit del Barco
The Writers Guild of America has gone on strike against major Hollywood studios after both parties were unable to agree on a new contract. Picketing started Tuesday afternoon in New York and L.A.
What's a duchy anyway? King Charles' private estates, explained
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with investigative reporter Jane Bradley about King Charles III billion-dollar real estate portfolio as Britain faces a cost-of-living crisis.