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Companies are recalling foods containing genetically modified corn that has not been approved for human consumption. But as NPR's John Nielsen reports, government officials are still struggling to determine whether the corn presents a health hazard.

Linda Wertheimer and Noah Adams read from this week's listener letters. (4:00) To contact All Things Considered, write to "Letters," All Things Considered, 635 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20001. The e-mail address is atc@npr.org.

Robert Siegel reads some of the letters All Things Considered received from listeners this week. (3:30) To contact All Things Considered , write to All Things Considered Letters, 635 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C., 20001. The e-mail address is atc@npr.org.

Linda Wertheimer and Robert Siegel read letters from All Things Considered listeners. (3:00) To contact All Things Considered , write to All Things Considered Letters, 635 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001. The e-mail address is atc@npr.org.

Alan Cheuse reviews The Collected Stories, of Arthur C. Clarke, which contains more than 60 years of Clarke's short fiction. (2:00) The Collected Stories by Arthur C. Clarke is published by Tor Books.

NPR's Julie Rovner reports on the president's health care budget. It contains fewer cuts than critics had expected and calls for an eight percent increase in federal health care spending.

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that the northern Californian officials worry that the sharpshooter infestation may get even worse (see previous story). Their efforts to hold back the bugs with pesticides are being thwarted by local residents and organic farmers wary of chemicals.

Melissa Block talks to Rob Cockerham, who finds creative ways to quantify the contents of everyday containers. These include containers for toothpaste, Magic Shell, and shaving cream. He takes photos of his projects and posts them online.

Firefighters in the Texas panhandle continue their efforts to contain grass fires that have burned almost one million acres. However, Wednesday's strong winds that sent flames marching 40 miles to the northeast have died down.

NPR's Allison Keyes profiles the life and work of legendary dancer and choreographer Bill T. Jones. (Editor's note: This piece contains language that some may find offensive.)

Certain collectible drinking glasses exceed federal limits for lead in children's products by up to 1,000 times, according to laboratory tests conducted by The Associated Press. Some of the glasses also contained relatively high levels of the even-more-dangerous cadmium.

An infrastructure bill gave wildland firefighters a temporary pay boost.

Pasco and Citrus counties are opening shelters because of Friday night's expected cold weather.Joining Hands Missions at 3333 US Hwy 19 North in Holiday…

Florida's holding a primary election on Tuesday and the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way many of us are looking at casting a ballot. WUSF News…

Robert and Linda read listeners' comments on recent stories and features. To send a letter to All Things Considered, the address is All Things Considered Letters, 635 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington DC 20001. To contact us via e-mail, the address is ATC at NPR dot ORG.

Linda Wertheimer and Robert Siegel read some our listners letter's. To contact All Things Considered, the address is All things Considered Letters, 635 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington D-C, 20001. To contact the program via e-mail, the address is ATC at NPR dot ORG.

Linda speaks with James Prosek (PROH-sek), a 21-year-old student at Yale and author of "Trout: An illustrated History." The book contains descriptions and watercolor illustrations of more than 70 types of trout. Prosek talks about his passion for painting the fish and the joys of being a fisherman. (Published by Knopf)

NPR's Tom Gjelten in Bosnia was at the killing fields this morning with United Nations Ambassador Madeleine Albright. Albright visited a farm believed to contain a mass grave. Gjelten reports that she said the bones and body she saw are clear evidence of a systematic slaughter.

Noah and Linda read from listeners' comments. To contact All Things Considered, write to All Things Considered Letters, 635 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington D-C 20001. To reach us via the Internet, the address is A-T-C at N-P-R dot ORG. (ATC@NPR.ORG)

Robert and Ray read from listners' comments. To contact All Things Cosidered, write to All Things Considered Letters, 635 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20001. To contact us via the internet, the address is A-T-C at N-P-R dot ORG. (ATC@NPR.ORG)

NPR's Patricia Neighmond visits an L.A. school where children are getting protective inoculations against hepatitis A. They are believed to have been exposed to the virus when they ate contaminated frozen strawberries as part of their school lunch program.

Noah and Linda read from listeners' letters. To contact All Things Considered, write to All Things Considered Letters, 635 Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, Washington DC, 20001. To contact us via the Internet, the address is ATC@NPR.ORG.

Linda and Robert read from listeners' comments. To contact All Things Considered, the address is 635 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC, 20001. To reach us via the Internet, the address is A-T-C at N-P-R dot ORG. (ATC@NPR.ORG) ((STEREO))

Linda and Noah read letters sent to All Things Considered by listeners. (3:00) To contact All Things Considered, write to All Things Considered Letters, 635 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20001. The e-mail address is atc@npr.org.

The Kaiser Family Foundation released a study today on sexual content on television. It found that the percentage of all shows containing sexual content had increased since its last study, from 56% to 68%. NPR's Lynn Neary reports.