All Things Considered
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Why it feels like tornadoes are becoming more common, according to an expert
Are tornadoes getting worse, or does it just seem that way? NPR's Ari Shapiro discusses the recent series of devastating tornadoes across the plains states.
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What's next for Rafah
Israeli tanks rumbled into southern Gaza and seized control of the critical Rafah border crossing with Egypt. Israel and Hamas are trying yet again to work out a ceasefire in Egypt's capital Cairo.
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The annual Eurovision song contest is underway in Sweden
Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe's Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though some of the greatest drama happens offstage.
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The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for Palestinians in Rafah
Israeli tanks rolled into the southern Gaza city of Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt.
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Scientists study the mysteries of bird migration in the mountains of Los Angeles
Every spring, a remarkable sight unfolds in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles, as thousands of songbirds fly north.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces an uncertain future as Rafah offensive looms
Hamas put out a statement saying it agrees to a proposal put forward by international negotiators to halt the seven-month war with Israel. But we are still waiting on details about the agreement.
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Why these college students say they aren't participating in protests
The vast majority of U.S. college students are not taking part in campus protests over the war in Gaza. Students at University of Massachusetts-Boston share why they are choosing to stay out of it.
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U.K.'s Liberal Democrats try to force early election with no confidence motion
In the U.K., there are growing calls for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a national election this summer, after his party suffered heavy losses in last week's local elections.
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Judge tells Trump he'll send him to jail if he violates his gag order again
Judge Juan Merchan says former President Donald Trump violated a gag order in the New York criminal trial for a 10th time, threatening the next violation could land the presidential candidate in jail.
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Is this some kind of joke? A school facing shortages starts teaching standup comedy
When a public school couldn't attract a theater teacher, it hired a stand-up comedian. School lunch is taking a ribbing, but the school says the students are learning useful academic skills.
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How blowback for trans bathroom bills has changed over the last few years
Blowback was fierce after North Carolina passed transgender bathroom restrictions in 2015. But states aren't feeling as much heat after several easily-passed restrictions in recent years.
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'Atomic veterans' battle with Congress for benefits
Military servicemembers who took part in the country's nuclear testing program are on the verge of losing federal benefits.