All Things Considered
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50 years on, D.R. Congo commemorates boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'
The historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is still revered as a cherished moment in the central African country's troubled history and has spurred an enduring love of boxing.
Research Finds Evidence Of Coastal Buffer Weakening U.S. Hurricanes
by Christopher Joyce
Fewer hurricanes have made landfall on the coast in the past decade. Research suggests a bipolar relationship between conditions in the Atlantic and along the coastline may have a protective effect.
San Francisco's 'Leaning Tower' Has Residents Fuming
by Stephanie Martin Taylor
Obama Meets With Democrats On Capitol Hill In Health Care Showdown
by Scott Detrow
President Obama went to Capitol Hill to meet with House and Senate Democrats and strategize to protect the Affordable Care Act, as Republicans look to dismantle the law as their top priority.
Penalty Phase Begins In Dylann Roof Church Shooting Trial
by Debbie Elliott
The penalty phase of the Dylann Roof Charleston, S.C., church shooting trial began Wednesday. The 22-year-old, who is representing himself and killed nine worshippers, addressed the jury for the first time.
Israeli Court Convicts Soldier In Shooting Death Of Palestinian Attacker
by Joanna Kakissis
An Israeli court convicted a soldier of manslaughter for shooting to death a wounded Palestinian knife attacker. A video showed the soldier firing on the man who lay wounded on the ground, touching off a nationwide debate.
Northern Elephant Seals Gather Along California Coast
by Will Huntsberry
It's the time of year when northern elephant seals, some as big as a car and weighing 5,000 pounds, gather in colonies along the California coast. They fight each other in noisy battles for the right to mate.