All Things Considered
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Wildfire smoke has been settling in the American West
After two easy-breathing summers, dreaded wildfire smoke is settling in across California and the West. Public health officials warn these megafires aren't just emitting smoke from burning forests.
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What the J.D. Vance couch jokes say about social media this election season
Political jokes and rumors are going viral in a busy presidential campaign season, making it even harder to tell truth from falsehood. Candidates on both sides of the aisle are feeling the effects.
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She never thought she'd work for Kamala Harris. Now, she considers her a mentor
During her career, Kamala Harris left an impact on many people — like a mentee from Harris’s days as San Francisco District Attorney. Lateefah Simon shares what Harris was like before getting to D.C.
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Harris will show her 'consoler in chief' skills with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's eulogy
Vice President Kamala Harris gives the eulogy for the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee -- a test of her skills as a potential consoler-in-chief.
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The killings of top leaders from Hamas and Hezbollah stun Middle East
Within the last day, leaders of both Hamas and Hezbollah were killed in apparent assassinations by Israel. Iran backs both Hamas and Hezbollah. And now, many groups are vowing revenge.
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The jazz standouts in this year's Tiny Desk Contest entries
The NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest got nearly 7,000 entries this year. Here are some of the notable jazz entries.
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Former comms director for Kamala Harris reflects on 'tough environment'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Gil Duran, who was communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris when she was California’s state attorney general.
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Ani DiFranco talks about her life before fame on 'Wild Card'
In the 1990s, Ani DiFranco created her own record label and rejected the mainstream music industry. She talked about her life before fame with Wild Card host Rachel Martin.
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Simone Biles officially wins more Olympic medals than any gymnast in U.S. history
Women's gymnastics took centerstage at the Paris Olympics for one of the Games' marquee events. All eyes were on Simone Biles and the U.S. squad as they competed in the gymnastics team final.
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Celebrating the late creator of the popular teen romance series 'Sweet Valley High'
The creator of one of the most popular teen romance series of all time has died. Francine Pascal’s Sweet Valley High series debuted in the mid-1980s and went on to sell millions of copies worldwide.
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Money for medals: Countries give their Olympians cash bonuses for winning
For most countries, many medal-winning athletes receive a hefty financial bonus. The amount depends — but can reaches upwards of $200,000 for some nations.
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Venezuelans protest Sunday’s contested presidential election results for a second day
As Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claims an unverifiable victory, anti-government protests there grow.