All Things Considered
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U.S. says 'substantial progress' made in trade talks with China
by Willem Marx
The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva.
Trump appears in court over claim to immunity in election interference
by Carrie Johnson
Former President Donald Trump appeared in federal court today. At issue was whether he is immune from prosecution for his attempts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.
Michigan defeats Washington at transitional moment for college football
by Nicole Auerbach
Last night, the college football world was transfixed on Houston as the #1 Michigan Wolverines squared off with the #2 Washington Huskies in the 4-team college football playoff finale.
Taiwan's long history of colonization has forged its distinct cuisine
Taiwan has endured a long history of colonization. As a trip to the culinary center of Tainan reveals, those outside forces have helped create a cuisine that is distinctly Taiwanese.
Ecuador in state of emergency after notorious gang leader escapes prison
Ecuador's President declares a state of emergency as a massive search is underway to find one of the country's most notorious drug lords, who recently escaped from prison.
Protests at Ukraine-Poland border pitting truck drivers against each other
by Elissa Nadworny
A trucker protest is still blocking traffic at several other crossings between Ukraine and Poland, holding up thousands of Ukrainian trucks waiting to cross.
Sailors hope infrastructure investment will revitalize Great Lakes
by Julian Hayda
Sailors on the Great Lakes are hoping $17 billion of federal investment in maritime infrastructure can help revitalize their waterways.
2023 was the hottest year on record – by a large margin
by Rebecca Hersher
2023 was the hottest year on record by a significant margin, according to official European Union temperature data.
How Taiwanese identity has evolved on the island in recent generations
What it means to be "Taiwanese" varies from one generation to the next, influenced by the island's complicated history with China. NPR talks with members of one family across generations.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is taking on higher education
by David Gura
The presidents of Harvard and Penn resigned under pressure. Leading the attacks is billionaire investor Bill Ackman, who is waging a broader campaign against higher education and the media.
NRA leader is in court over allegations that the group used millions to fund luxuries
by Samantha Max
The former National Rifle Association leader Wayne LaPierre is in court over allegations that the group used millions of dollars to fund luxuries for top officials.
Have the Golden Globes redeemed themselves? Here's a look at Sunday's ceremony
by Glen Weldon
The 81st Golden Globes were held Sunday night. Was it a comeback after a scandal, or a ho hum awards ceremony? We discuss the highs and lows.
For one man, a nurse's kindness was a beacon of light in a dark and painful time
Roger Lynn tells the story of his unsung hero, a nurse named Jennifer who cared for his wife with stage 4 breast cancer.