
All Things Considered
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Dealing with Iran's nuclear program requires tricky diplomacy. But there's low trust
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump says U.S. and Israeli forces destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Analysts say Iran may have moved its uranium stockpiles. There's little trust, by all sides, in diplomacy.
Israeli Opposition Parties Say They Have Finalized A Deal To Oust Netanyahu
by Daniel Estrin
A coalition opposed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says they've finalized a deal to oust him from office. A vote in parliament is expected in days to install his replacement.
Dozens Of Candidates Killed Ahead Of Midterms In Mexico
by Carrie Kahn
Dozens of candidates have been killed leading up to Mexico's midterm elections. The violence has shown how divided, chaotic and intertwined with organized crime Mexico's political system has become.
India's COVID-19 Outbreak Has Spread To Nepal
by Lauren Frayer
India's COVID-19 outbreak has spread to neighboring Nepal, where it's straining an even smaller, less-resourced health system. The virus has even reached Mount Everest, where climbers have fallen ill.
The Secret To Better Soft-Bodied Robots Might Be Found In Elephant Trunks
The Army is paying for investigations on the physics of elephant trunks — and researchers say these versatile appendages may hold clues for designing better soft-bodied robots.
How Contact Tracing Has Changed Since COVID-19
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
Contact tracing transformed in 2020 from a routine part of public health work to a massive effort to contain COVID-19. Experts from the CDC and public health departments reflect on lessons learned.
NBA Arenas Have Been Opening — With A Rash Of Fan Incidents Toward Players
by Tom Goldman
The NBA playoffs are underway. And, for the first time in a year, fans are part of the experience. Teams are opening arenas to more spectators and it's led to a curious problem: fans behaving badly.
JBS Cyberattack Just The Latest Major Company To Be Shut Down By Hackers
by Greg Myre
The meat processing company JBS expects most operations to be restored Wednesday after a ransomware attack. It's the latest major company being shut down by apparent Russian criminal hackers.