U.S. Abortion Rate Continues Long-Term Decline In Most States
The rate fell again in the most recent Guttmacher Institute survey, continuing a decline since 1980.
Health & Safety
The Vaping Illness Outbreak: What We Know So Far
Hundreds of people have been hospitalized with severe lung disease linked to vaping. Public health agencies are investigating what's behind the alarming symptoms.
USDA Offers Pork Companies A New Inspection Plan, Despite Opposition
Under new federal rules, pork companies can hire workers to do some tasks currently reserved for federal inspectors in hog slaughterhouses. Critics say it's a move toward privatization.
Gates Foundation's Humanitarian Award To India's Modi Is Sparking Outrage
The Indian prime minister is cited for the millions of toilets his government has built in rural India. Activists say his human rights record should disqualify him.
North Carolina AG Sues Family That Owns Purdue Pharma
North Carolina's attorney general is the latest to file a lawsuit against the family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma as part of an effort to address the opioid epidemic.
What's The Deal With Cults?
It's easier to join a cult than you think. A lot easier.
Trump Froze Aid To Guatemala. Now Programs Are Shutting Down
In April, the president put $450 million on hold for Guatemala as well as Honduras and El Salvador over what he described as the failure of their governments to stem the flow of migrants to the U.S.
Gates Foundation Says World Not On Track To Meet Goal Of Ending Poverty By 2030
The foundation has just released its annual report on progress toward Sustainable Development Goals. The conclusion: Inequality is rampant, and it's time for some hard choices.
As Texas Cracks Down On Abortion, Austin Votes To Help Women Defray Costs
The Austin City Council is defying Texas state legislators, setting aside $150,000 in city funds to help local women who seek abortions pay for attendant costs, such as transportation or child care.
States Are Split Over Purdue Pharma's Opioid Settlement
NPR's David Greene talks to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey about why she opposes the agreement with Purdue Pharma that settles the company's role in the opioid epidemic.