http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2 Every weekday, <em>All Things Considered</em> hosts Robert Siegel, Audie Cornish, Ari Shapiro, and Kelly McEvers present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features. Michel Martin hosts on the weekends. en Copyright 2017 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:31 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/stations/nprone_logos/npr.png?s=200 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2 President Trump said he supports a bipartisan effort that would effectively shore up the Affordable Care Act. But he's also distanced himself from it. What's behind the complicated politics at play? Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:31 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614278/president-trump-pivots-on-bipartisan-health-care-bill?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614278/president-trump-pivots-on-bipartisan-health-care-bill?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered President Trump said he supports a bipartisan effort that would effectively shore up the Affordable Care Act. But he's also distanced himself from it. What's behind the complicated politics at play?

]]> Geoff Bennett Kenya's electoral confusion threatens to become a constitutional crisis. This comes as a senior electoral official resigned and fled to the U.S., saying the planned rerun of the presidential election in eight days is not guaranteed a fair process. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614399/kenyan-officials-say-they-cant-guarantee-fair-process-in-presidential-election?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614399/kenyan-officials-say-they-cant-guarantee-fair-process-in-presidential-election?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered Kenya's electoral confusion threatens to become a constitutional crisis. This comes as a senior electoral official resigned and fled to the U.S., saying the planned rerun of the presidential election in eight days is not guaranteed a fair process.

]]> Eyder Peralta The majority of people who lost their lives in the northern California wildfires were age 65 or older. But what factors did the age of the victims have in their deaths? Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614392/majority-of-northern-california-wildfire-victims-were-65-or-older?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614392/majority-of-northern-california-wildfire-victims-were-65-or-older?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered The majority of people who lost their lives in the northern California wildfires were age 65 or older. But what factors did the age of the victims have in their deaths?

]]> Ina Jaffe NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael McCann of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute at the University of New Hampshire School of Law about the latest move by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. He has filed a grievance against the NFL claiming he is the victim of a group boycott by team owners punishing him professionally for his political views. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614358/former-san-francisco-49er-colin-kaepernick-files-grievance-against-nfl?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614358/former-san-francisco-49er-colin-kaepernick-files-grievance-against-nfl?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael McCann of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute at the University of New Hampshire School of Law about the latest move by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. He has filed a grievance against the NFL claiming he is the victim of a group boycott by team owners punishing him professionally for his political views.

]]> NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Charles Duelfer, who led the Iraq Survey Group, about parallels between Saddam Hussein and George W. Bush's assumptions about each other, and Kim Jong Un and Trump's. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614350/a-look-at-the-parallels-between-u-s-relations-with-north-korea-and-iraq?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614350/a-look-at-the-parallels-between-u-s-relations-with-north-korea-and-iraq?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Charles Duelfer, who led the Iraq Survey Group, about parallels between Saddam Hussein and George W. Bush's assumptions about each other, and Kim Jong Un and Trump's.

]]> The last known privately owned painting by Leonardo da Vinci is going up for auction. But it will probably go back into private hands because no museum can afford the price. "Salvator Mundi" is likely to sell for more than a $100 million. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614343/why-da-vincis-last-privately-owned-painting-probably-wont-end-up-in-a-museum?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614343/why-da-vincis-last-privately-owned-painting-probably-wont-end-up-in-a-museum?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered The last known privately owned painting by Leonardo da Vinci is going up for auction. But it will probably go back into private hands because no museum can afford the price. "Salvator Mundi" is likely to sell for more than a $100 million.

]]> Rick Karr NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with U.N. Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein about what can be done about the violence perpetrated by Myanmar's military against the Rohingya minority. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614336/how-can-the-international-community-respond-to-the-ethnic-cleansing-in-myanmar?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614336/how-can-the-international-community-respond-to-the-ethnic-cleansing-in-myanmar?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with U.N. Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein about what can be done about the violence perpetrated by Myanmar's military against the Rohingya minority.

]]> Today, attorneys for businesses saying they are being hurt by the Trump Hotel in D.C. told a federal judge why they should have standing to sue for enforcement of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause. The White House attorneys said the businesses have no standing to bring such a suit. The judge said he intends to rule in 30 to 60 days. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614329/federal-judge-hears-arguments-in-emoluments-clause-lawsuit-against-trump?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614329/federal-judge-hears-arguments-in-emoluments-clause-lawsuit-against-trump?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered Today, attorneys for businesses saying they are being hurt by the Trump Hotel in D.C. told a federal judge why they should have standing to sue for enforcement of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause. The White House attorneys said the businesses have no standing to bring such a suit. The judge said he intends to rule in 30 to 60 days.

]]> Peter Overby Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. There was no shortage of topics discussed — from police oversight and voting rights litigation to protections for the LGBT community and the administration's travel ban. But Democrats repeatedly pushed him on one topic in particular — Russia. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614322/democrats-question-attorney-general-sessions-on-russia-at-senate-judiciary-commi?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614322/democrats-question-attorney-general-sessions-on-russia-at-senate-judiciary-commi?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. There was no shortage of topics discussed — from police oversight and voting rights litigation to protections for the LGBT community and the administration's travel ban. But Democrats repeatedly pushed him on one topic in particular — Russia.

]]> Ryan Lucas NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Fire Captain Specialist Ron Eldridge of Cal Fire about fire forensics and what approaches investigators take when they're faced with many miles of scorched earth, like the situation in northern California now. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614315/how-fire-forensics-investigators-approach-the-aftermath-of-wildfires?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614315/how-fire-forensics-investigators-approach-the-aftermath-of-wildfires?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Fire Captain Specialist Ron Eldridge of Cal Fire about fire forensics and what approaches investigators take when they're faced with many miles of scorched earth, like the situation in northern California now.

]]> If Democrat Danica Roem wins her state house race in northern Virginia, she'll be the first transgender lawmaker in the state. She's running against a longtime Republican known for his opposition to LGBT rights. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614308/virginia-democrat-could-make-history-as-first-transgender-state-lawmaker?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614308/virginia-democrat-could-make-history-as-first-transgender-state-lawmaker?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered If Democrat Danica Roem wins her state house race in northern Virginia, she'll be the first transgender lawmaker in the state. She's running against a longtime Republican known for his opposition to LGBT rights.

]]> Sarah McCammon The rock singer Gord Downie died today after a long battle with brain cancer. The lead singer of the beloved Canadian band <em>The Tragically Hip</em> was 53. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Talia Schlanger, host and radio producer at World Cafe, about Downie's music and legacy. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614299/singer-gord-downie-of-the-tragically-hip-dies-at-53?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614299/singer-gord-downie-of-the-tragically-hip-dies-at-53?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered The rock singer Gord Downie died today after a long battle with brain cancer. The lead singer of the beloved Canadian band The Tragically Hip was 53. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Talia Schlanger, host and radio producer at World Cafe, about Downie's music and legacy.

]]> NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ali Soufan, former FBI terrorism investigator, and author of the book <em>Anatomy of Terror.</em> They discuss reports that Al-Qaida is actively recruiting ISIS fighters. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614292/how-other-terrorist-organizations-could-benefit-from-isis-loss-of-raqqa?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614292/how-other-terrorist-organizations-could-benefit-from-isis-loss-of-raqqa?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ali Soufan, former FBI terrorism investigator, and author of the book Anatomy of Terror. They discuss reports that Al-Qaida is actively recruiting ISIS fighters.

]]> Puerto Rico has had steady rain this week, meaning misery for those whose roofs were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Maria. Across the island, frustration is building over delays in the distribution and installation of the tarps usually provided by FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614285/more-rain-in-puerto-rico-brings-misery-to-those-with-damaged-roofs?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/558614285/more-rain-in-puerto-rico-brings-misery-to-those-with-damaged-roofs?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered Puerto Rico has had steady rain this week, meaning misery for those whose roofs were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Maria. Across the island, frustration is building over delays in the distribution and installation of the tarps usually provided by FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers.

]]> Adrian Florido Washington D.C. has created a public school designed to meet the needs of young men of color. Reporters from NPR and Education Week, spent the past year documenting the birth of this new school. Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/557212286/at-ron-brown-college-preparatory-high-school-students-are-kings-not-kids?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered http://www.npr.org/2017/10/18/557212286/at-ron-brown-college-preparatory-high-school-students-are-kings-not-kids?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=allthingsconsidered Washington D.C. has created a public school designed to meet the needs of young men of color. Reporters from NPR and Education Week, spent the past year documenting the birth of this new school.

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