All Things Considered
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Colorado's overlooked Hispanic history
Before it was a state, Colorado was part of Mexico. Evidence of its Mexican roots aren't always obvious unless one knows where to look.
Anti-abortion rights groups say they don't support criminalizing abortion patients
by Sarah McCammon
A coalition of anti-abortion rights groups has released a letter opposing criminalization of abortion patients.
Journalist Kathy Gannon retires after 35 years covering Afghanistan
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Kathy Gannon, who is retiring after 35 years of covering Afghanistan and Pakistan for The Associated Press, about the most significant moments from those years.
Shireen Abu Akleh did the stories no one wanted to do, says colleague
NPR's May Louise Kelly talks with journalist Dalia Hatuqa about her friend and colleague Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed while reporting in occupied West Bank for Al Jazeera.
India's Supreme Court will soon rule on Muslim headscarves in public schools
by Lauren Frayer
When her high school banned the hijab, Ayesha Shifa sued — and her case went to India's Supreme Court. A verdict, expected soon, may redefine what secularism means in the world's largest democracy.
Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed in West Bank
by Daniel Estrin
A prominent Palestinian-American journalist was killed in the West Bank and her network blames Israeli forces. Israel says it's possible Palestinian gunmen shot her, but says it will investigate.
42 million Americans don't have high-speed internet. Local providers may be the key
by David Condos
Installing high-speed fiber internet in rural places like western Kansas is very expensive, even with government subsidies. Some smaller, local broadband providers are finding ways to make it work.
Rising home prices are leading to fears of a new housing bubble
by Chris Arnold
Home prices are up 30% in the past year in some cities. Many people wonder if we're in another housing bubble. Some economists think prices could fall in places where homes are especially overvalued.
Incandescent lightbulbs are on the way out. So which new lightbulb should you choose?
by Jeff Brady
The Biden administration is phasing out incandescent lightbulbs. Here's how to pick a longer lasting and more energy-efficient option.
If Roe is reversed, Indigenous people see even more barriers to body sovereignty
NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Pauly Denetclaw, correspondent with Indian Country Today, about her reporting on the what it will mean for Indigenous people if Roe v. Wade'is overturned.
A look at Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee — and his history with the territory
by John Ruwitch
Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee, rose through the law enforcement ranks to become the territory's No. 2 under outgoing Chief Executive Carrie Lam. He faces governing a divided and mistrustful city.
Youthful spinal fluid could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests
by Jon Hamilton
The memory of aging mice improved when they received a substance found in the spinal fluid of young animals and young people. The finding suggests a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.
Senate Democrats failed to advance a bill protecting abortion access nationwide
by Susan Davis
Senate Democrats tried, and failed, to advance legislation to establish a federal law to protect abortion access nationwide.