All Things Considered
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11 'fake electors' from 2020, including Meadows and Giuliani, indicted in Arizona
An Arizona grand jury has indicted a group of allies of former President Donald Trump for their efforts to try to keep him in power after the 2020 election.
The U.S. is joining a taskforce to protect ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
The U.S. will be part of a task force to protect ships in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks launched from Yemen. The threat has forced some shipping companies to avoid the area altogether.
Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store
by Bobby Allyn
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit brought by dozens of states over how the company operates its app store.
A nodding student reminded a discouraged professor why she loves teaching
A political science professor was struggling with pandemic transitions, including teaching over Zoom. On a screen of unengaged students, one gave her the encouragement she needed.
At an Alaska maker's space, Indigenous artists connect with millennia of tradition
by Emily Schwing
In the northernmost town in the U.S., there's no Santa's workshop. But there is a unique maker's space where Indigenous artists can come anytime to make traditional artwork.
Senate continues to work on immigration and foreign aid deal
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado discusses ongoing negations about immigration reform and border funding.
The uncomfortable hidden truths about cheap cashmere
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ginger Allington, landscape ecologist and assistant professor at Cornell, about unsustainable practices used in producing cheap cashmere.
Why suicide rates are high among veterinary professionals
by Anna Spidel
High stress levels and suicide rates are an issue among veterinary professionals. Experts say occupational stressors like burnout and compassion fatigue — access to euthanasia drugs — play a part.
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor memorialized in National Cathedral funeral service
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was memorialized in a funeral service held at the National Cathedral, where President Biden, Chief Justice John Roberts and her son Jay O'Connor spoke about her legacy.
Trump's rhetoric draws alarming comparisons to autocratic leaders and dictators
Former President Trump has been using increasingly autocratic language over the campaign season. Many Americans have found this rhetoric to be shocking; but for a portion of his base, it is welcomed.