All Things Considered
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Episodes
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This children's picture book highlights wordless acts of love
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with with Jocelyn Chung, who wrote a children's book called When Love Is More Than Words, about all of the unique ways her family members show their love for her.
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The eradication of small pox may have the set stage for the mpox outbreak
After small pox was eradicated and vaccinations against the disease came to an end, people in parts of Africa started getting sick with something rarely seen before - mpox. Researchers eventually realized that with the end of smallpox vaccinations, any immunity to other pox viruses such as mpox went away. They say this helps to explain why there are historically high numbers of mpox cases in the world today. Reporter: Gabruelle; Editor: Davis; Digital: Pub'd ATC wants to run week of 11.25.
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Menendez brothers appear virtually in court for next steps in resentencing hearing
Lyle and Erik Menendez appeared virtually in court as a judge decided next steps in their resentencing hearing, which is more uncertain now that the DA who recommended it has been voted out of office.
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The country's social safety net could be in danger as Trump looks to slash spending
In Trump's first term, his administration proposed major funding cuts to housing, food and other public benefits. Congress did not pass them, but advocates worry this time could be different.
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Remembering Barbara Taylor Bradford, best-selling author of 'A Woman of Substance'
Barbara Taylor Bradford, the author of A Woman of Substance and dozens of other best-selling novels, has died. She was 91.
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A ceasefire deal could be close as Israel-Hezbollah violence continues
Israeli airstrikes shook Southern Beirut Monday and Hezbollah has continued to fire hundreds of rockets into Israel. Amid this violence, there are some signals of a diplomatic deal in the works.
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Notre Dame Cathedral is almost ready to reopen nearly 6 years after fire
Some six years after a devastating fire, work is nearing completion at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Almost every part of the cathedral has undergone restoration and rebuilding.
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A Utah seamstress makes burial 'angel gowns' to help honor the life of infants
Infant deaths are unimaginably difficult for families. A Utah seamstress eases the burden by sewing burial clothes — often difficult to find — sourced from donated wedding dresses.
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'The point is to be there for the fight': incoming congresswoman arrives in D.C.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Congresswoman-elect Lateefah Simon, who's finding her way around Washington as an incoming freshman House Democrat.
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Churches in America are having a hard time finding pastors
American religious institutions are facing a crisis: they don't have enough clergy to lead congregations, particularly in rural areas.
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Despite Trump's reelection, Climate Envoy John Podesta says climate work continues
The United Nations' annual climate conference, COP 29, has wrapped. The goal was to raise money from to help developing nations cut climate pollution and prepare for future threats.
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Taiwan is awaiting a second Trump term with trepidation
The U.S. appears looks like Taiwan's most important security guarantor against neighboring China — though President-elect Trump has signaled he will be tough on both China and on Taiwan.