Learning To Care For My Newborn Was A Humbling Experience
I'm a doctor, and I oversee public health programs to help new mothers and infants. When my son was born, I discovered just how vitally important that help is.
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5 Living Ex-Presidents Appear On Stage For Hurricane Relief Concert
Democrats Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and Republicans George H.W. and George W. Bush were on stage in College Station, Texas, to try to unite the country after the recent storms.
Astros Advance To The World Series By Shutting Out Yankees, 4-0
The Houston Astros will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. The Astros beat the New York Yankees 4-0 Saturday night in Houston — the series went seven games.
Bannon Attacks George W. Bush After Ex-President Decried 'Nativism,' 'Bigotry'
Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon, who has declared war on the GOP establishment, took aim at the former president saying "there has not been a more destructive presidency."
Las Vegas Survivor Discusses Life After Shooting
Many witnesses to the Las Vegas shooting are still dealing with the emotional toll. NPR's Lakshmi Singh spoke survivor Misty Jones, who was uninjured, but thinks about the traged every day.
When It Comes To Race And Sports, Who Owns An Athlete's Opinions?
The anger of white fans "is what happens when black bodies don't conform to what white spectators and consumers want them to be or do or say," says Penn State assistant professor Amira Rose Davis.
Ban The Box: What This New Law Means For Potential Employees With A Criminal Record
A law in California took effect preventing companies from requiring job applicants to disclose criminal histories. NPR's Lakshmi Singh talks with National Employment Law Project attorney Beth Avery.
Officer Killed In Niger Attack Laid To Rest In South Florida
WLRN's Caitie Switalski reports from the funeral of Sgt. La David T. Johnson. He was the U.S. Army officer who was one of four U.S. troop members killed in Niger earlier this month.
After 87 Years At The Smithsonian, Bones Of Alaska Natives Returned And Reburied
About half of the village of Igiugig welcomed the return of 24 men, women and children for burial in their land. It took about two years for the repatriation of the remains to be approved.
A Look A The Health Crisis In Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
A month after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, millions of residents still don't have access to electricity or proper healthcare, and bacteria in the water has exposed many people to disease.