All Things Considered
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Armed with barriers made of human hair, Venezuelans take on massive oil slicks
Venezuelans attempt to tackle the massive oil slicks that are clogging up one of South America's largest bodies of inland water — by using human hair.
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The staple dish of fish and chips is taking on a luxury price tag in the U.K.
Comfort foods like fish and chips in the U.K. are often cheap dishes with humble origins. But economic headwinds are putting the squeeze on owners of fish and chip shops.
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Ski patrollers unionize as housing prices soar at resorts
Ski patrol has long been seen as fun, seasonal job. But it's also vital to the multibillion dollar ski industry, and now patrollers are unionizing in the face of astronomical resort housing prices.
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How an Oklahoma DA and a local tribe worked together to combat gang violence
When gang violence escalated in one East Oklahoma town, the district attorney had to work with the local tribe to bring the situation under control.
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Hamas has released 24 hostages
Hamas freed 24 hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel in which about1,200 people were killed. Thirteen were part of a prisoner-hostage swap deal. The others were a surprise development.
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An updated version of the play 'Roe' shows in states with abortion bans
The play Roe, based on the Supreme Court case, was recently performed in Louisiana, where abortion is now severely restricted.
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Before dying, she made a fund to cancel others' medical debt — now $60 million worth
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Andrew Gregory about his late wife, Casey McIntyre, and the medical debt cancellation fund she set up before she died earlier in November of ovarian cancer.
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A far-right party has emerged as the biggest winner in the Netherlands' election
A far-right, anti-immigrant party in the Netherlands has won the most votes in this week's election, underlying the concern over immigration in Europe.
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What's set to happen during Friday's temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel
Israel's national security chief announced a one-day delay to pause fighting to facilitate the exchange of 50 Israeli hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow for delivery of aid to Gaza.
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Disgusted by city's top prosecutor, a police officer refuses to testify
In an extreme example of resistance to progressive prosecutors, a St. Louis police officer is refusing to testify in murder cases he investigated, even though he believes the defendants are guilty.
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This 'wind phone' helps grievers feel connected to the loved ones they've lost
A Connecticut church has found a creative approach to help grieving people talk about their loss. It's called a "wind phone" and it's a place to say what you want to say to the people you've lost.
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Detroit Lions fans are thankful — and hopeful — at this year's Thanksgiving game
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game for more than 80 years — the only NFL team to do so. For years, they've been one of the worst teams but now have a chance to go to the Super Bowl.