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Shoppers are playing a large part in the continued growth of the U.S. economy
The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year, according to new Commerce Department figures released Thursday.
After China stop, Blinken turns his attention to the war in Ukraine
Fresh from China and a meeting with President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Antony Blinken turns his focus to a conference in London centered on recovery and rebuilding in Ukraine.
What reforms are needed after DOJ's scathing report on Minneapolis' police department?
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, after a Justice Department report accused the Minneapolis Police of widespread civil rights abuses against people of color.
So you think you can dance? But for how long and how far?
A team of Connecticut high school students danced for a little under 16 miles. To break the record, they danced outside in the midday heat on a track for 64 laps. Their dance of choice? A conga line.
Israeli-Palestinian battle in the West Bank featured heavier weaponry than usual
The State Department says it's troubled by Israel's decision to expedite settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, and calls for de-escalation after a deadly Israeli-Palestinian battle there.
Smithsonian 'Entertainment Exhibition' will showcase pop culture
NPR's special correspondent Susan Stamberg visits with curator John Troutman at the Smithsonian exhibit "Entertainment Nation."
Huntington's spreads like 'fire in the brain.' Scientists say they've found the spark
by Jon Hamilton
Diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's spread like a fire through the brain. Scientists think they may know how that fire starts. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 19, 2023.)
Authorities say a peaceful gathering in suburban Chicago turned deadly
NPR's A Martinez talks to Chicago Sun-Times reporter Sophie Sherry about a spate of shootings in the Chicago area that killed at least 11 people.
Republican 2024 hopefuls are reining in their Trump criticism
by Franco Ordoñez
Republicans rallied around ex-President Trump rather than criticize the 2024 presidential candidate's arraignment on criminal charges. (Story aired on Weekend All Things Considered on June 17, 2023.)
You don't need a grill to grill, advises award-winning cookbook author
by Neda Ulaby
James Beard award-winning cookbook author James Whetlor explains how to reject BBQ maximalism and build your own tandoori oven. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 16, 2023.)
Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia appears to produce limited gains so far
by Greg Myre
Ukraine's troops have retaken a number of villages from Russian forces. But the increased fighting is also generating heavy casualties on both sides, according to a British military assessment.
Blinken calls China talks 'constructive,' while acknowledging 'deep differences'
by Leila Fadel
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about talks in Beijing meant to ease tensions between China and the U.S.
Supporters aim to build a museum dedicated to salsa music in the Bronx
Salsa music has its roots in multiple places. The International Salsa Museum is holding pop-up exhibitions in New York City. The museum's leaders hope to open a permanent site in 2029.