
All Things Considered
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Low turnout causes Italy's referendum on citizenship and job protections to fail
by Ruth Sherlock
An Italian referendum on granting faster citizenship to immigrants has failed due to low voter turnout. Italy's right-wing government was against it and tried to boycott the democratic process.
One Arkansas Execution Takes Place As Other Inmates Head To Death Chamber
Arkansas Times reporter Jacob Rosenberg talks about the state's first execution in 12 years, after the U.S. Supreme Court denied requests by a death row inmate to stay his execution.
Looking Ahead At Trump's First 100 Days In Office
by Ron Elving
This week will see a reveal of the White House's tax plan and the end of President Trump's first 100 days in office and Trump is still working on making progress on his campaign promises.
In French Election, Established Politicians Are Out
by Eleanor Beardsley
Centrist independent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen lead the first round of the French presidential election. Both are poised to compete in a May runoff.
Protests Against President Maduro In Venezuela Near Breaking Point
Venezuelans have been protesting President Nicolas Maduro's government over a deep economic recession and massive food and medicine shortages. Reuters reporter Girish Gupta gives developments.
Out Of The Lab And Into The Streets, Science Community Marches For Science
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Thousands of scientists and their supporters took to the streets to advocate for public support for science and technology today in Washington, D.C., and other cities around the country.
City Municipal ID Cards In Chicago Would Benefit More Than Undocumented Groups
Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia talks about the city of Chicago's new municipal ID cards which will be accessible to residents who lack documentation for living there.
Part Of Georgia's Preparation For Runoff Election In June Involves A Lawsuit
by Johnny Kauffman
Civil rights groups are suing Georgia's secretary of state over voter registration rules that would prevent new voters from taking part in the state's special congressional election.
Actions Sparked By Protests Can Have Sustained Influence
The March for Science is one of many demonstrations in response to the Trump administration. Sociology professor David Meyer at the University of California Irvine talks about the history of protests.
French Voters Still Undecided For Sunday's Presidential Election
by Frank Langfitt
France faces its most important presidential race in more than five decades. But polls show many French voters are undecided or might not vote at all.
Taliban Was Able To Penetrate Afghanistan Military Base Before Attack
Journalist Ahmed Rashid talks about Friday's attack on an Afghanistan military base. More than 100 people are reported dead making it the deadliest attack there since 2001.