All Things Considered
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The IRS commissioner faced tough questions from Senate Finance Committee
by Scott Horsley
Senators quizzed IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel about the just-finished tax-filing season and what's ahead for the government's tax collector.
Mass shooting survivors testified to Congress. Here's where gun legislation stands
Mass shooting survivors testified before Congress in favor of legislation to address gun violence. The emotional pleas contrast the businesslike negotiations between lawmakers to make change.
The Proud Boys indictment comes as political violence evolves
by Odette Yousef
The indictment of multiple former Proud Boys leaders pins seditious conspiracy charges on them for their alleged role in Jan. 6. But it barely registered a response on Proud Boys social media.
Live, laugh, lava: Yellowstone offers respite for teens struggling with mental health
by Jess Sheldahl
A teacher concerned about her students' mental health takes them to Yellowstone National Park to relax, learn and experience the joy of nature.
Fantastic Negrito's new music explores his 18th century ancestors' forbidden love
The new album from Fantastic Negrito, White Jesus Black Problems, tells the true story of two of his ancestors who defied the laws of colonial Virginia to be together.
China brought a major initiative to Pacific Island nations. It has the U.S. worried
by John Ruwitch
China's foreign minister recently wrapped up a visit to eight Pacific island nations, raising alarm in the U.S. and its allies.
A former TV news executive is producing the Jan. 6 hearings
by David Folkenflik
The Congressional hearings on the Jan. 6 insurrection are being staged for TV consumption very differently than in the past — and most networks are taking them live. Fox News is the exception.
Los Angeles should lose its lawns, some say
by Caleigh Wells
Los Angeles is facing some of the most severe water restrictions the city has ever seen. Will lawns survive? Some suggest the city should eliminate this elitist status symbol all together.
More abused gymnasts are suing the FBI over its handling of Nassar
by Kate Wells
About 100 victims of former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar are suing the FBI. They say the agency mishandled complaints about Nassar in 2015, allowing him to continue his abuse until his arrest.
Moderna says its new COVID vaccine is effective against omicron
by Rob Stein
Moderna says a new version of the company's COVID-19 vaccine appears to be highly effective against the omicron variant.
India is seeing international backlash after spokeswoman's comments on Islam
by Lauren Frayer
The diplomatic uproar across the Muslim world is growing, after a spokeswoman for India's ruling party made derogatory remarks insulting the Prophet Muhammad.