All Things Considered
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The debate to fix an outdated an incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker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.
A week after Election Day, Republicans have won control of the House
by Deidra Walsh
In what is likely to be a slim majority, Republicans have taken control of the House of Representatives. Not all the races have been decided. In the Senate, Democrats retain control.
The missile strike in Poland was potentially a stray Ukrainian missile
by Rob Schmitz
Initial investigations suggest the missile strike in Poland was not a deliberate attack but potentially a stray Ukrainian missile.
Researchers find rats move to the same tempos in music that humans like
Researchers at the University of Tokyo found that rats react to the same tempos that humans like.
The Murdoch media empire decides how to treat Trump after his campaign announcement
by David Folkenflik
The Murdoch media empire is deciding how to treat former President Trump after an uneasy alliance lasting years.
Could Trump's 2024 campaign announcement impact investigations surrounding him?
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with University of Michigan Law School Professor Barbara McQuade about Trump's 2024 campaign announcement and how it could impact ongoing investigations surrounding him.
Brazil's president-elect says the country is back in the preservation game
by Carrie Kahn
Brazil's president-elect says the country is back in the environmental protection game. He made the announcement at this year's U.N. climate conference which he hopes will come to the Amazon in 2025.
The Dead Sea is drying up because of overexploitation and climate change
by Daniel Estrin
Overexploitation of natural resources and climate change threaten the Dead Sea, a natural wonder drying up rapidly.
Remembering the D.C. centenarian who went viral after dancing with President Obama
Centenarian Virginia McLaurin found internet stardom after dancing with former President Obama and was known for her volunteering and activism. She died Monday at age 113.
A NASA crew capsule is on its way to the moon
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
A NASA crew capsule is on a 25-day journey to the moon and back. NASA flight controllers will put the spacecraft through its paces before its first lunar mission with astronauts on board.
California unveils a plan to zero out greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
by Kevin Stark
California released a plan Wednesday to reduce the state's dependence on fossil fuels and zero out greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
New government data and reports from retailers show Americans still shopping
by Alina Selyukh
Our spending habits say a lot about the state of the American economy. New government data and reports from some of the biggest retailers show Americans still shopping, and prioritizing necessities.