All Things Considered
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DOJ moves to dismiss police consent decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis
The DOJ announced it will drop lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis that would have required them to address what the Biden administration found to be widespread patterns of police misconduct.
The unclear fate of a top Russian commander
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Retired U.S. Navy admiral James Stavridis about Ukraine claiming to have killed the commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
What to watch for in the second Republican presidential debate
by Danielle Kurtzleben
The second Republican presidential debate will take place tomorrow. The top candidate, former president Trump, won't be there. Can the 7 GOP hopefuls on the debate stage make a dent in his lead?
Biden joins UAW picket line in Michigan
by Asma Khalid
President Biden plans to join a UAW picket line in Michigan, showing support for workers who have concerns about his electric vehicle policy.
The dystopian 'Land of Milk and Honey' tells of a future without the pleasure of food
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to C Pam Zhang about her new novel, Land of Milk and Honey.
Taylor Swift enters her football era and breaks the internet
In a rare example of Taylor Swift's love life making headlines, fans are swooning over the superstar's potential new beau, footballer Travis Kelce.
Louisiana asks for a federal emergency, saltwater threatens Mississippi River
by Halle Parker
As saltwater creeps up the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing to transport huge barges of fresh water to maintain safe drinking levels.
In some cities, Fentanyl deaths have increased dramatically over the last year
by Brian Mann
For months the Biden administration has suggested drug overdose deaths are finally leveling off or declining slightly. But new data in some cities show increases in drug deaths caused by Fentanyl.
Barry Manilow topples Elvis' performance record at Vegas' International Theater
With his 637th performance at Vegas' International Theater, Barry Manilow has broken the performance record previously held by Elvis Presley.
New survey shows that local officials are experiencing increased hostility
by Odette Yousef
Municipal and county officials are consistently experiencing high levels of harassment and even threats, according to new data. Many worry this may tip into violence as the 2024 election nears.
A look at the person behind the Amazon lawsuit
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Wall Street Journal's tech policy reporter Ryan Tracy about the FTC Chair Lina Khan.
New healthcare program in Florida aims to prevent gun violence
by Veronica Zaragovia - WLRN
For the first time a healthcare foundation in Florida has invested in efforts to curb gun violence. It's funding a group that works on gang violence prevention.
Laurel Halo's 'Atlas' describes the feeling of being everywhere and nowhere
DJ and composer Laurel Halo's new album, "Atlas", is a tapestry of slowly-evolving textures — and it was inspired by the nighttime imagery of cities she visited while out on the road.