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Can eating less beef and dairy help save the Colorado River?
by Steve Inskeep
Nearly half of the water drawn from the Colorado River goes to feed for beef and dairy cows. Researchers say modest changes in American diets could help farmers use less water — and help the climate.
Wave of criticism follows San Francisco DA's decision in Walgreens shooting
by Marisa Lagos
Backlash after San Francisco's DA decided not to file charges against a Walgreens security guard, who shot and killed a suspected shoplifter. (Story aired on All Things Considered on May 17, 2023.)
Sherpa in Nepal reaches the summit of Mount Everest for a record 27th time
Kami Rita, 53, completed his latest ascent of the world's highest mountain Wednesday. It came just days after another Sherpa equaled his previous tally of 26 ascents.
Striking movie and TV writers worry that they will be replaced by AI
by Mandalit del Barco
A sticking point in the Hollywood writers strike is the use of artificial intelligence. AI is already being used in Hollywood writing, but what fears and hopes do writers have about AI's future?
Deutsche Bank agrees to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit by Epstein accusers
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Khadeeja Safdar about Deutsche Bank agreeing to settle a lawsuit accusing it of facilitating sex-trafficking by late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Backers of Kilicdaroglu aim to improve his chances in Turkey's presidential runoff
by Peter Kenyon
Supporters of opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu are strategizing on how to improve his chances in the May 28 runoff with incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Accused Pentagon leaker was warned about handling of classified info, prosecutors say
by Ally Jarmanning
According to a new court filing, Massachusetts Air National Guard superiors allegedly knew months before his arrest that that airman Jack Teixeira was improperly accessing top secret information.
Why there will be 2 commencement ceremonies at New College of Florida
by Greg Allen
Students graduating from New College of Florida, angry at their school's takeover by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, have organized their own alternative commencement ceremony.
Mentors in Alaska work with new teachers in the hope that they'll stay on the job
by Cory Turner
Research shows mentoring is one way schools can hold onto new teachers and prevent staff shortages. We follow one mentor in Alaska who is working with some of the state's most remote districts.
Some white Oregon homeowners are selling at a loss to Black and Indigenous buyers
by Tiffany Camhi
An advocacy organization in Portland helps White homeowners sell their homes below market rate to Black and Indigenous buyers. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on May 11, 2023.)
Republicans in several states push for limits on gender-affirming care for adults
by Regan McCarthy
A Florida bill would allow only physicians to provide such care, and it would prohibit public dollars from covering costs. State health insurance plans and Medicaid can't provide coverage.
Medicaid has become a key component in negotiations over the debt ceiling
NPR's A Martinez talks to Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington about House Republicans' proposal to tighten work requirements on federal benefits in exchange for raising the debt ceiling.