House Passes Revised Version Of Republican Health Care Bill
Over a month after abruptly pulling their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare from the floor, House Republicans voted Wednesday on a revised version of that bill.
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American Hospital Association Head Outlines Opposition To GOP Health Bill
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, about how the Republican health care plan would affect hospitals and why he opposes it.
Research Explores How Youth Access To Guns Is Linked To Mental Health Issues
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Eric Sigel, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and adolescent medicine specialist at Children's Hospital Colorado. He led new research that looks into how access to guns among adolescents is an indicator of more mental health issues and violent behavior.
Korean Village's Message To THAAD Missile Defense System: 'Go Away'
From a golf course in South Korea, the U.S. can now shoot down North Korean missiles. But residents don't want a missile defense system in their backyard — and neither does China.
A Public University Acquires A Big For-Profit, And Raises Big Questions
Some 32,000 students from the for-profit Kaplan University will join Purdue University in Indiana as part of a deal announced recently.
EU Drops Its Antitrust Probe Over Amazon E-Book Contracts
The European Union's executive arm closed the investigation after accepting Amazon's promise to strip its publisher contracts of clauses that the commission feared were "harmful to consumers."
The Daredevils Without Landlines — And Why Health Experts Are Tracking Them
It's official: A majority of U.S. homes only have mobile phones. But who knew wireless-only households were into risky behavior? A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researcher explains.
Colbert Addresses #FireColbert Campaign, But Doesn't Apologize
Stephen Colbert had some choice words for the president on Monday's Late Show. Despite calls from some for a boycott, Colbert said Wednesday, "I would do it again, [but] I would change a few words."
To Bring Down Stubbornly High Blood Pressure, It Helps To Have A Team
A quick prescription and annual lecture from a doctor often aren't enough to help people control hypertension. So some clinics now mobilize teams of health pros to motivate and support patients.
Trump Order Would Relax Restrictions On Political Activity By Religious Groups
The executive order will, in the words of the White House, "promote free speech and religious liberty." Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Tom Gjelten and Greg Baylor with the Alliance Defending Freedom.