All Things Considered
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Reforms and heartbreak after final sentencing in Elijah McClain's death
by Allison Sherry
Three police officers and two paramedics faced felony charges in death of McClain, a young Black man not suspected of a crime. Two cops were aquitted.
How Nicki Minaj took hip hop by storm in 2010
Nicki Minaj spent years hustling in the rap world before she even put out an album. Then in 2010, it all came together with a celebrated guest verse and a debut album that took hip hop by storm.
Johnny Hardwick of 'King of the Hill' dies at 64
Voice actor Johnny Hardwick, best known for his portrayal of Dale Gribble on King of the Hill, died at 64 years old.
San Francisco's police, fire departments fret about push for more self-driving cars
by Dara Kerr
Self-driving car firms want California regulators to allow for more vehicles on San Francisco streets. Police and fire departments cite many times when autonomous vehicles botched rescue operations.
The political atmosphere of this year's state fair in Iowa
by Clay Masters
The Iowa State Fair is all about fun, food and frivolity. But every four years, it's also all about politics. Amid the tumultuous political environment, the fair takes a different tone in 2024.
What the new Artemis moon program represents for NASA's future
by Brendan Byrne
Four astronauts have met the spacecraft that will take them to the moon in NASA's new program, Artemis. The program represents a turning point in where NASA is heading and how it's getting there.
Parliament of the World's Religions hopes to show people the good that faith can do
by Jason DeRose
The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.
Stepping into critical campaign role, VP Harris reaches voters of color and women
by Asma Khalid
As the 2024 campaign gets underway, Vice President Harris is taking on a critical role making a series of trips to tout the president's message specifically to voters of color and women.
July prices give hope the economy may come under control without going into recession
Gas and groceries got more expensive in July, but the price of most other goods was down. The Federal Reserve may be able to bring inflation under control without tipping the economy into recession.
Sixto Rodriguez, singer-songwriter of 'Searching for Sugar Man' doc, is dead at 81
Sixto Rodriguez, the musician whose story was documented in the film Searching for Sugar Man, has died at 81. He had minor success in the U.S., but was surprised to learn his music was a hit abroad.