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All Things Considered is an NPR radio newsmagazine that delivers in-depth reporting and transforms the way listeners understand current events and view the world. The program presents breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special -- sometimes quirky -- features.

Officials Concerned About Burlington Redevelopment Project

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Burlington officials say they're worried about a stalled redevelopment project in Vermont's largest city.

Sommelier Scandal: A Tale Of Cheating And Really, Really Good Wine

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Does A Lack Of Secrecy Mean Russian Spies Want Their Actions To Be Known?

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Hurricane Michael Deals Florida's Oyster Industry A Serious Blow

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David Muir's 'World News Tonight' Receives Best Ratings In A Generation

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'The Romanoffs' Rarely Matches The Heady Ambition Of Its Creator

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Former Federal Reserve Board Governor Weighs In On Trump's Attacks

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Officials Report Chittenden County Behind In 5-Year Housing Plan

By • Oct 11, 2018

Chittenden County officials say they are behind in their five-year housing plan.

14-Year-Old Charged With Murder

By • Oct 11, 2018

A 14-year-old has been charged with murder following a stabbing in Clinton County, New York Thursday.

McConnell Warns Of 'Scary Prospect' If GOP Loses Senate Control In Midterms

By • Oct 11, 2018

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has a message for Republican voters who are celebrating the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh: Get to the polls in November if you want more conservatives sitting on judicial benches.

Does The New GOP Strategy Include 'Angry Mob' Talking Points?

By editor • Oct 11, 2018

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OK, let's go back to that moment when two women confronted Senator Jeff Flake in an elevator on Capitol Hill about the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.

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Disappearance Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Is Straining U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relations

By • Oct 11, 2018

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OK, let's go back to that moment when two women confronted Senator Jeff Flake in an elevator on Capitol Hill about the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.

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Why Saudi Arabia's Government Felt Threatened By Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

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U.S. And Russian Astronauts Safe Following Rocket Malfunction After Launch

By editor • Oct 11, 2018

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Industry 4.0 And The Challenges That Come With It

By editor • Oct 10, 2018

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Stocks plunged on Wall Street today. U.S. stocks saw their biggest sell-off in six months. The Dow fell 831 points, which is a 3 percent decline. Here to talk about exactly what happened is NPR's John Ydstie. Hey, John.

A Look At Why Stocks Plunged On Wall Street

By • Oct 10, 2018

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Stocks plunged on Wall Street today. U.S. stocks saw their biggest sell-off in six months. The Dow fell 831 points, which is a 3 percent decline. Here to talk about exactly what happened is NPR's John Ydstie. Hey, John.

JOHN YDSTIE, BYLINE: Hi, Ailsa.

In '22 July' Filmmaker Paul Greengrass Tells The Story Of Terrorist Attack In Norway

By • Oct 10, 2018

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Stocks plunged on Wall Street today. U.S. stocks saw their biggest sell-off in six months. The Dow fell 831 points, which is a 3 percent decline. Here to talk about exactly what happened is NPR's John Ydstie. Hey, John.

The Latest On The Disappearance And Suspected Killing Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

By editor • Oct 10, 2018

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German Police Arrest Suspect In Rape And Killing Of Bulgarian TV Journalist

By • Oct 10, 2018

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Why People Take A Gamble On Mother Nature With Catastrophe Bonds

By • Oct 10, 2018

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How To Prevent Brain-Sapping Delirium In The ICU

By • Oct 10, 2018

If you are one of the 5.7 million Americans who ends up in the intensive care unit each year, you are at high risk of developing long-term mental effects like dementia and confusion. These mental problems can be as pronounced as those experienced by people with Alzheimer's disease or a traumatic brain injury and many patients never fully recover.

Mayor Of New Bern, N.C., Discusses How The Town Is Preparing For Hurricane Michael

By editor • Oct 10, 2018

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Wyoming Proposes Its Own Methane Regulations As Federal Level Sees Rules Relaxed

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Instrument-Makers Learn A Long-Overdue Lesson: It Isn't Just Men Playing Guitar

By editor • Oct 10, 2018

When Sadie Dupuis, the lead singer and songwriter of Speedy Ortiz, started playing guitar in her early teens, she didn't think of herself as a female guitarist — at least at first.

"I knew that I was the only girl in my high school who played. But it wasn't until I started touring as an adult and seeing how few women were on bills that it started to really matter to me that I was a woman who could play technically challenging parts," Dupuis says.

The Disappearance Of Saudi Journalist And Dissident Jamal Khashoggi

By editor • Oct 9, 2018

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Goodbye, Google+ — We Forgot You Existed

By editor • Oct 9, 2018

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This week, Google disclosed a data breach, one that potentially affected hundreds of thousands of users. It was on the company's social media platform Google+.

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Former WH Communications Director Hope Hicks Lands Job At Fox

By • Oct 9, 2018

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Amid #MeToo, New York Employers Face Strict New Sexual Harassment Laws

By editor • Oct 9, 2018

It's been a year since the The New York Times ran an exposé alleging sexual harassment by Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein. That led to an outpouring of allegations as others spoke out, leading to the downfall of many leaders and executives, including top news editors at NPR.

Longtime Archivists Outline What They've Learned From Watching Decades Of News

By editor • Oct 9, 2018

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For 50 years, an archive in Nashville has meticulously recorded the national evening news.

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Nikki Haley Resigns As U.N. Ambassador, Sparking Speculation About Her Next Move

By • Oct 9, 2018

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