All Things Considered
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Supreme Court blocks deportation of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act, for now
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.
HBCUs recruit international athletes for tennis. Some are calling it into question
by Julien Virgin
When it come to tennis, many historically Black colleges and universities recruit international players, despite growth in the sport among African Americans
Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto has had a hand in this year's biggest blockbusters
by Mandalit del Barco
The cinematographer responsible for both Barbie and Killers of the Flower Moon is a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination, if not a win.
U.S. Diplomats and aid staff are objecting to U.S. policy in the Middle East
by Michele Kelemen
Dozens of U.S. diplomats and aid experts have been expressing dissent over US policy in the Middle East.
Michigan's 2024 vote could be heavily impacted by Biden's Middle East policy
by Don Gonyea
Michigan is poised to be a pivotal state in the 2024 presidential election
How army ants' architecture demonstrates their collective intelligence
As army ants travel over uneven terrain, they link their bodies together to create bridges — a system that might give engineers insight into controlling robotic swarms.
Wisconsin crowns the brandy old fashioned as the official state cocktail
Lawmakers in Wisconsin have passed a resolution declaring the state's official cocktail: the brandy old fashioned.
With 'Barbie' leading the way, 2023 was a big year for women in film
by Bob Mondello
2023 is becoming a banner year for women in film. Barbie's led the way, and lots of films are following.
Congressional spending bill will avoid a government shutdown — for now
by Eric McDaniel
Congress is moving forward with a spending bill approach that could lead to rolling shutdown deadlines next year.
Biden and Xi-Jinping have a lot to discuss at their first in-person meeting this week
by John Ruwitch
President Biden is to hold his first in-person meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping, in California on Wednesday. The two leaders have a lot to discuss when they sit down.
This national report says climate change is making life harder for Americans
by Alejandra Borunda
The National Climate Assessment is the most consequential U.S. climate report. Released every five years, it analyzes how climate change impacts every aspect of our lives.
It's been a year since Southwest's epic meltdown. What's changed?
by Joe Hernandez
A major blizzard last December forced Southwest Airlines to cancel more than 16,000 flights, stranding passengers across the country. But the airline says this year is different.
Falling gas prices are helping cool inflation
by Scott Horsley
Inflation cooled last month, as falling gasoline prices helped to offset rising rents. News of a smaller-than-expected jump in the cost-of-living triggered a rally on Wall Street.