All Things Considered
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Her Christmas lights were going up. Then Border Patrol showed up
A North Carolina woman left her front yard Christmas tree half-decorated after immigration agents questioned men helping her. The unfinished tree stands as a symbol of the immigration crackdown.
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ADHD drugs work indirectly to improve attention
New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .
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A man is making gingerbread houses to extreme proportions and lengths
Peter Williams makes highly elaborate gingerbread houses. He's depicted San Francisco's Painted Ladies and zoo, as well as a replica of the International Space Station.
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Heavy rains threaten Southern California
The National Weather Service is warning of heavy rains for the next couple of days, potentially causing flooding and rock/mudslides in Southern California.
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Reindeer bring holiday magic to Illinois ranch year round
Reindeer typically live in colder climates. However, they are a big hit on a ranch in central Illinois where they live year-round and become a special attraction during the holiday season.
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Here to Help: Volunteering on Christmas Day
The Washington, D.C., Jewish Community Center has designated Dec. 25 as a day of service. On Christmas Day, hundred of volunteers fan out, offering food, gifts, warm clothing for those in need.
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2025 saw Trump set off a race to redraw voting maps
In 2025, President Trump pushed Republican-led states to find advantages in 2026's elections by redrawing congressional maps. The outcome may determine which party controls the House after midterms.
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Vince Zampella, co-creator of the 'Call of Duty' video game franchise, dies at 55
Vince Zampella, co-creator of the hit Call of Duty video games, has died in a Los Angeles car crash.
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In Israel, some Jews and Christians seek to build trust between their communities
Despite tensions between the Vatican and Israel's government over the Gaza war, some Jews and Christians living in Israel are trying to build trust between their communities.
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The Trump administration is recalling about 30 career diplomats
The Trump administration is recalling dozens of career Ambassadors, saying the president wants diplomats who will advance his agenda. That's what foreign service officers sign up for.
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Why some U.S. oil companies aren't interested in returning to Venezuela
The Trump administration says it wants U.S. oil companies to return to Venezuela, but some don't desire to re-invest. Why would oil companies be against returning to a country with large oil reserves?
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Election betting on prediction markets apps is set to boom ahead of midterms
Prediction market apps are growing in popularity, allowing people to bet on everything. Critics fear that turning every scenario into a wager could lead to people and institutions being manipulated.