All Things Considered
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12 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial
by Ximena Bustillo
Former President Donald Trump is present in the courtroom while New Yorkers answer personal questions about their ability to serve on the jury.
As Pelosi takes to the pitching mound: Some of the best and worst first pitches
As Rep. Nancy Pelosi tosses the first pitch at the Washington Nationals "Out Night" for Pride Month, we look at those who've put their best foot forward and who've come up short at the pitching mound.
A Florida woman was shot through a door by her neighbor, drawing calls for an arrest
by Joe Byrnes
A 35-year-old Black woman was killed in Florida when she was allegedly shot by her white neighbor through the neighbor's door. Community members are calling for the shooter's arrest.
The burst dam in Ukraine is causing problems for the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
by Geoff Brumfiel
A major dam in Ukraine has collapsed. The failure is a grave blow to the region's water supply and is putting further stress on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Dam destruction in Ukraine threatens floods
In Ukraine, a major dam has been breached, threatening towns and cities in the country's south with floods. Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for the destruction.
After publicly feuding for a year, PGA Tour and LIV Golf merge
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Brendan Porath about the surprise merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
Atlanta protesters want city council to vote against funding police training center
by Rahul Bali
Protesters have filled Atlanta city hall where a vote on funding a controversial police training center is underway. Earlier this year, a protester was killed and others have been arrested.
Three more candidates are expected to jump into Republican presidential primary race
by Domenico Montanaro
With announcements expected from former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Vice President Mike Pence, the GOP field is growing as candidates try to stand out with voters.
High school theater attendance is up — as are concerns about censorship, survey finds
by Elizabeth Blair
The annual survey of the most popular high school musicals and plays is out. In addition to top ten lists, the report finds attendance is up 13% but theatre teachers are worried about censorship.
'Spider-Man' kicks off summer blockbuster season with big, broad audiences
by Bob Mondello
Spider-Man has kicked off summer blockbuster season with bigger — and broader — attendance than expected. The film opened strongly in 59 countries, with unusually diverse audiences in North America.
Firefighting is mostly white and male. A California program aims to change that
by Farida Jhabvala Romero / KQED
Fire departments have tried to diversify their ranks for years with only modest success. The profession remains overwhelmingly white and male. One California training program is trying to change that.
The relative calm of Senegal has been shattered by protests, arrests and deaths
Senegal has been wracked by unrest, violence and sporadic social media blackouts in a country that is usually seen as a beacon of democracy and calm in an unstable region of West Africa.
Review: First episode of MAX's 'Idol' is stylish but oddly inert
by Eric Deggans
MAX's Idol debuted this week. The show was the subject of an expose about bad behavior by some of its creators. The first episode is stylish but oddly inert.