All Things Considered
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Kimmel's suspension raises free speech questions in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death
After comedian Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended "indefinitely" by ABC, questions about free speech in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder reach a new level.
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This week in science: Mystery dots in space, optical illusions and octopus arms
The regular Short Wave science roundup covers mysterious red dots in space, the neurons behind optical illusions and a study of octopus arms.
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How Israel's combat medicine has changed
More Israeli soldiers' lives have been saved in this war compared to previous Gaza wars, due to medical advances, new technology and lessons learned on the operating table.
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Trump says he'll designate antifa a 'terrorist organization,' but it's unclear how
President Trump has said he wants to see antifa designated a "major terrorist organization." But it's not clear how that might work.
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Jimmy Kimmel's suspension shows how the FCC is wielding its power
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former FCC chairperson Tom Wheeler about ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air after comments on the right's reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk.
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Mahmoud Kahlil ordered deported, but there's a long legal fight ahead
An immigration judge in Louisiana ordered the deportation of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to either Algeria or Syria saying he omitted information from a green card application.
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What happened to the .300 hitter?
Major League Baseball could end the season with the fewest hitters in modern history with a batting average of .300 or higher. The last time that happened, in 1968, baseball decided to change dramatically. But what now?
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Expect beef prices to keep rising for a while
Rising feed prices, drought and parasites have squeezed cattle farmers, driving up beef prices. But there's also the underlying cycle of prices because of the time it takes to raise a cow.
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What did Trump get in the U.K.?
President Trump wrapped up his U.K. summit Thursday. Did he get everything he wanted out of the meetings?
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CDC's new advisers debate changing guidance on childhood vaccines
The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It's considering making changes to the MMRV vaccine guidance among others.
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Late night host Jimmy Kimmel is abruptly pulled off after Kirk comments
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel has been abruptly pulled off the air by ABC. The sudden move follows conservative backlash to comments he made earlier in the week about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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There have been films about Reality Winner. Now the whistleblower tells her own story
Trump says Russian interference in the 2016 election is a hoax. To Reality Winner, it's very real. The former NSA contractor went to prison after leaking a classified document on Russian meddling.
