All Things Considered
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In-depth reporting and transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. Every weekday, hear two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features.
The latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal and attacks on Rafah
by Michele Kelemen
It has been a whiplash day in Gaza. Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal with Israel, but the Israeli cabinet has vowed to continue operation in Rafah.
Houston Astros Apologize For Sign-Stealing Scandal As Spring Training Opens
by Tom Goldman
As baseball teams reported for spring training, Houston Astros executives and players apologized for their sign-stealing scheme — but said they would not return the 2017 World Series trophy.
40 Days Later, Iraqis Gather At Site Of Soleimani Killing
by Jane Arraf
The fallout from the U.S. drone strike on prominent Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani continues in Iraq, as a group of Iraqis marked 40 days of mourning with anti-U.S. protests.
Harvey Weinstein Defense Makes Closing Arguments
by Rose Friedman
Closing arguments began in the New York sex crimes trial of former movie executive Harvey Weinstein, with attorney Donna Rotunno making the case for the defense.
Attorney General Asks President To Stop Tweeting About Justice Department Cases
by Ryan Lucas
Attorney General William Barr asked President Trump to "stop tweeting" about Department of Justice cases in an ABC News interview. He said Trump has "never asked me to do anything in a criminal case."
U.S. Credit Card Debt Hits All-Time High, And Overdue Payments Rise For Young People
by Chris Arnold
Credit card debt hit a new all-time high and delinquencies are rising sharply for younger people. Fortunately, most Americans are in much more solid financial shape than before the Great Recession.
When Your Abandoned Estate Is Possessed By A State, That's Escheat
by Audrey Quinn
States are getting more aggressive claiming abandoned property to use for state purposes, a process known as escheat. But sometimes the holdings don't feel so abandoned to the people who own them.
How To Be A Helper For A Child Whose Family Is Touched By Addiction
by Kavitha Cardoza
Over 8 million children live in families touched by addiction. Helping a child in that situation can be a lifeline. If you're a teacher, a neighbor or a coach and want to help: Here's what to do.
North Korea Says It Has No Coronavirus Cases. North Korea Experts Are Still Wary
by Anthony Kuhn
North Korea claims it has no cases of coronavirus, but skeptics point out its poor record of keeping out epidemics from China. The country is ill-equipped to identify diseases, much less contain them.
China Declares 'People's War' On COVID-19 — Including Reporting Family And Friends
by Emily Feng
China is using all available means to stop the spread of coronavirus, including encouraging people to report loved ones and neighbors. China's leader Xi Jinping has declared a "people's war."
Seattle City Council Passes Ban On Evictions During Coldest Winter Months
by Kate Walters
Seattle's City Council passed an ordinance that bans landlords from evicting tenants during winter months. The ban covers low and moderate-income renters during the three coldest months of the year.
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Has A New Ally In Equal Pay Fight: The Men's National Team
by Laurel Wamsley
The U.S. Women's National Team has a new ally in its gender discrimination lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation: the Men's National Team.