All Things Considered
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Now a poet, a boy in Jamaica could barely read until a teacher-in-training came along
Juleus Ghunta is a published children's author and award-winning poet. But growing up in rural Jamaica, he could barely read. When he was about 12, a young teacher-in-training arrived at his school.
Saudi Arabia And Iranian-Backed Rebels Swap Over 1,000 Prisoners In Yemen
by Michele Kelemen
Yemen is often dubbed the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This week Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed rebels who have been fighting there have exchanged prisoners in the largest swap there to date.
Landmark Court Ruling In Japan Holds Government Accountable For 2011 Nuclear Meltdown
by Anthony Kuhn
Japan's government is appealing a landmark court ruling that holds it responsible for failing to prevent the worst nuclear accident in the country's history and orders it to pay damages to victims.
How Can Bees Tell Friend From Foe?
Honeybees rely on chemical cues to identify friendly bees from foes. New research suggests those cues may have something to do with the honeybees' gut microbes.
Trump's Highly Touted Foxconn Project Falls Short Of Its Promises
by Chuck Quirmbach
A $10 billion TV screen factory, which President Trump cited as proof of a revival of domestic manufacturing, failed to create enough jobs to meet a state target in Wisconsin for tax credits.
Media Investigation Finds Differing Accounts In Antifa Activist's Fatal Shooting
by Conrad Wilson
U.S. marshals gave conflicting accounts of what happened during the killing of antifa activist Michael Reinoehl last month, according to an investigation by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica.
What Banks' 3rd-Quarter Reports Might Reveal About The State Of The U.S. Economy
by Jim Zarroli
This week major banks are expected to reveal profits in the third quarter of 2020. This data will shed light on how much the pandemic has affected consumer borrowing and spending.
Trump's Town Hall On NBC To Overlap With Biden's On ABC
by David Folkenflik
NBC will host a town hall with President Trump at the same time as Joe Biden's town hall on ABC. The two will compete Thursday on different networks after the second presidential debate was canceled.
Hong Kong Residents Are Getting Political Asylum In The U.S.
by Emily Feng
Hong Kong residents are seeking — and being granted — asylum in the United States as the region's limited autonomy disappears under Chinese control.