All Things Considered
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'The Godfather' bridged old and new Hollywood to save American moviegoing
On its 50th Anniversary, The Godfather is one of the most influential and respected films in Hollywood history. But that outcome didn't seem likely at its premiere.
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Colorado's governor treated COVID differently than many Democrats. It may pay off
Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colo., canceled Colorado's state of emergency last July. As omicron surged, he refused to reinstate state-wide mask mandates. His approach seems to have made him popular.
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MLB owners and player reach a tentative agreement
Major League Baseball owners and players have reached a labor agreement and it appears games will start being played again soon after a delayed start to the season.
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Levi's pulling out of Russia reminds people of the country's jean smuggler era
With over a hundred businesses cutting ties with Russia, one company in particular, Levi's, is reminding people of a time in Russian history when Western jeans were a well sought after commodity.
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A new group takes aim at voter rolls — but critics say their methodology is flawed
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with ProPublica writer Megan O'Matz about the Voter Reference Foundation, which enlists people to investigate voter roll irregularities. Critics say its methodology is flawed.
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What's your risk of getting COVID? The CDC recently changed the answer
New CDC guidance puts most of the U.S. at low risk of COVID-19. But what does that actually mean? Experts says the CDC metrics aren't necessarily the best way to gauge your individual risk.
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State Department spokesperson on the U.S.' efforts to counter Russia's messaging
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Ned Price, spokesperson for the State Department, who says Russia is accusing U.S. and Ukraine of preparing biological weapons.
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The child tax credit was a lifeline. 2 months after it ended, families are struggling
Payments from the child tax credit were closing the gaps on child hunger and poverty. But Congress failed to renew it. Now families who need it most have already slipped back into financial trouble.
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Vice President Harris has traveled to Poland in support of Ukraine and its neighbors
Vice President Harris says the world has witnessed Russian "atrocities" in Ukraine and vowed support for the country and its neighbors. But a proposal for Polish fighter jets is off the table.
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The war is with West and NATO allies — not Ukraine, Ukrainian Parliament member says
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ukrainian member of Parliament Andrii Osadchuk about his family's journey out of Kyiv and what he'd like to see from NATO allies.
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Chelsea Football Club's uncertain future
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Rory Smith of The New York Times about the frozen assets of Russian oligarch and Chelsea Football Club team owner Roman Abramovich.
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Russia's war on Ukraine has hurt oil prices, and now the U.S. is talking to Venezuela
Two imprisoned Americans were released from a Venezuelan jail after recent talks — which also dealt with energy security. Could this be the sign of a thaw between Washington and Caracas?