Drug Prices Can Take A Surprising Turn When A Poor Country Gets Richer
A new study finds that as poor countries become wealthier, it becomes harder for citizens to purchase basic medicines at affordable prices.
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U.N. Human Rights Office Says It's Concerned About Treatment Of Migrants In The U.S.
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Georgette Gagnon, from the U.N. Human Rights Office about the High Commissioner's statement that migrant detention centers in the U.S. may violate international law.
The Psychological Effects Of Earthquakes Are Just As Real As The Physical Effects
In southern California, the people of Ridgecrest have frayed nerves after back-to-back temblors and ongoing, sizable aftershocks. Officials have brought in counselors and therapy dogs.
Midwest Residents Still Recovering From Flooding In March
Cattle farmer Anthony Ruzicka's farm in Knox County, Neb., was hit hard by floods triggered by a bomb cyclone in March. He's still cleaning up from the damage done then.
Pompeo Starts Commission To Review Role Of Human Rights In Foreign Policy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is reviewing the role of human rights in foreign policy, worrying some that he's wants a way to put a conservative spin on what the U.S. calls out in other countries.
Experts Say U.S. Power Grid Needs To Change Before Shifting To All Renewable Energy
More cities, states, and even utilities are pledging to shift to all renewable energy. But experts say the nation's power grid needs a lot of changes to make that happen.
Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein Charged In New York With Sex Trafficking Of Minors
Multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein has entered a not-guilty plea in federal court. He's accused of sex trafficking charges involving dozens of young girls in New York and Florida.
New Justice Department Legal Team Trying To Get Citizenship Question On 2020 Census
The Trump administration is changing up the team of Justice Department lawyers defending efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
A Look At Jeffrey Epstein's Political Ties And Influence
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Casey Frank, investigations editor at the Miami Herald, about Jeffrey Epstein's wealth and his political ties.
Iran's Uranium Enrichment Breaks Nuclear Deal Limit. Here's What That Means
The move signals that Iran is losing patience with the 2015 agreement after the U.S. blocked the economic relief promised.