All Things Considered
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The debate to fix an outdated and incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker
by John Lee
A historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is.
How the motivation to join the Marine Corps has changed since 9/11
by Tom Bowman
Twenty-two years after the Sept. 11 attacks, different motivations are drawing Marine recruits into service. New recruits were born years after the attacks.
50 years after the U.S.-backed coup toppled Chile's government, victims await justice
by Carrie Kahn
It's been 50 years since a U.S.-backed coup overthrew the democratically elected president of Chile and installed a dictatorship. After five decades, many victims say they still haven't seen justice.
Tips for keeping your ears healthy in a loud world
by Margaret Cirino
A recent study found that 1 billion people between the ages of 12 and 34 are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Here are some tips for building a solid ear care regimen.
What it takes to search for an escaped fugitive
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Brent Davison, Troop B Commander for the New York State Police, about what it takes to search for prison escapees.
How a friendly museum tour invite shifted 'Ologies' podcast host Alie Ward's life
An invitation from a friend of a friend set off a domino effect for a woman at low point in her life, which eventually prompted her to quit her job and start a successful science podcast.
UN members face immense challenges meeting goals on hunger and gender equality
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mandeep Tiwana, who is attending the UN general assembly as the representative for the civic engagement organization CIVICUS, about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Putin's meeting with Kim Jong Un is about getting weapons and ammunition, experts say
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jean Lee, the former Pyongyang bureau chief for the Associated Press, and Georgetown University's Angela Stent, about the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Putin.
Google's antitrust showdown begins this week
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rebecca Haw Allensworth, a professor of antitrust law at Vanderbilt Law School, about the federal government's first major monopoly trial of the Big Tech era.
A rare, exclusive glimpse inside the authoritarian nation of Nicaragua
by Eyder Peralta
Over the past decade, Nicaragua has become one of the most authoritarian countries in the Western Hemisphere. And for more than a year now, the country has also kept foreign journalists out.
President Biden is on his way home after a China-focused trip to Asia
by Asma Khalid
President Biden is on his way back from Vietnam and India after a quick trip aimed at drawing closer to neighbors of China.
Biden ends Hanoi trip by making trade agreement with Vietnam
by Jackie Northam
President Biden visits Vietnam as part of an effort to improve relations with the Asian nation. Trade between the two former enemies has soared in recent years.