All Things Considered
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The FAFSA debacle is throwing a wrench in students' college plans
by Janet W. Lee
May 1 is a traditional decision day for many high school seniors to pick their college. But this year's trouble with the federal financial aid form has thrown that process into turmoil.
Why good economic news doesn't always translate to happiness
The Misery Index attempts to measure economic unhappiness using rates of unemployment and inflation. data suggests Americans should be pretty happy, but polling indicates that's not the case.
A look at Trump's hold on Iowa
by Clay Masters
In 2016, Donald Trump came in second in the Iowa caucuses on his way to winning the White House. Now, he's grown his support and continues to dominate in polls days ahead of the first primary contest.
Power down, schools closed and flights grounded: Winter storm sweeps parts of U.S.
by David Schaper
Winter weather is causing havoc as wide swaths of the Midwest have been walloped with heavy snow and fierce winds.
This week in science: A moon mission, galaxy radio waves and tracking fishing boats
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Regina Barber and Geoff Brumfiel of Short Wave about a new moon mission, a global map of fishing ships, and mysterious rings of radio waves.
'We cannot put our lives on pause': Ukrainians find normalcy and fun at a ski resort
by Elissa Nadworny
In between missile attacks and air raid sirens Ukrainians say, so some residents of Kyiv are heading to the ski slopes for respite.
Rent costs are leveling off and even dropping around the U.S.
by Scott Horsley
After a rapid jump in recent years, rents have begun to level off around the country. And in some areas, rents are even falling.
What to know about France's young Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who's causing a stir
by Eleanor Beardsley
France's new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, at 34 is the youngest ever. He is already being seen as a contender to succeed Emannuel Macron, France's youngest ever president.
A free legal clinic in a Colorado resort town is helping migrants get work permits
by Halle Zander, Aspen Public Radio
Cities being overwhelmed by migrants say giving them work permits quickly would mean less homelessness and spending on public assistance. Some are hosting legal clinics to help, but it's complicated.
University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban retires after 17 seasons
by Pat Duggins
Students and alumni in Tuscaloosa, Ala., are reacting to the retirement of football coach Nick Saban, who led the team to six national titles during his 17 seasons with the Crimson Tide.