
All Things Considered
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What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
HIV Returns In Infected Toddler, Dashing Hopes Of Imminent Cure
by Robert Siegel
Federal officials have announced that a young Mississippi girl, once thought to have been cured of HIV, now once again has detectable levels of the virus.
The Hopes And Hazards Of The 17-Story Water Slide
by Frank Morris
Kansas City now boasts the world's tallest water slide. At about 17 stories high, the slide had been postponed multiple times. Now, the slide is attracting thrill-seekers and naysayers alike.
In The High Drama Of Its 1964 Convention, GOP Hung A Right Turn
In advance of the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Republican Convention, Robert Siegel speaks with The New York Times writer-at-large Sam Tanenhaus. They discuss the impact that the Civil Rights Act, passed earlier that year, had on the nomination of Barry Goldwater.
Obama's Request For Immigration Funds Meets Pushback On The Hill
by Melissa Block
President Obama has asked Congress for $3.7 billion to address the influx of immigrant children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Senate Appropriations Committee is holding a hearing about the request.
What Looks Like Overcharging By Your Hospital Might Not Be
by Eric Whitney
In 2012, Medicare was rocked by allegations that hospitals were systematically overcharging the program by miscoding electronic medical records. A study released Wednesday took another look.
Obama Turns To Gov. Perry In Seeking A Solution To Border Crisis
by Robert Siegel
After a meeting with Texas Gov. Rick Perry, President Obama addressed the influx of migrant children on the U.S.-Mexico border.
On Calif. Cattle Ranch, Students Wrangle With Meaning Of Manhood
by Kelly McEvers
Deep Springs College is an all-male school — and a working ranch. It sounds very macho, but the increasingly diverse student body says being a man is all about questioning the meaning of masculinity.