The Trouble With Talking Toys
New research says some "educational" toys for infants actually get in the way of learning.
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Popular Acid Reflux Drugs Are Linked To Kidney Disease Risk
Medications for heartburn called proton pump inhibitors are linked to a higher risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study. It's the latest in a growing list of worries with these drugs.
Supreme Court Weighs Changes That Would Hurt Public Unions' Bottom Lines
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday about whether public employee unions should be able to collect some dues from nonmembers. A majority of the justices seemed to be leaning against it.
Clinton, Sanders Get Tough On Policy Differences In Close Iowa Race
The Democratic presidential candidates are in Iowa Monday, three weeks ahead of the caucuses. With polls showing a tight race, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are highlighting differences.
Golden Globes Deliver Surprises In Television Categories
This year's Golden Globes did not come without some surprises, especially in the TV categories. Amazon's Mozart in the Jungle won best TV comedy, and the show's main character, Gael Garcia Bernal, won best actor in the category. USA's Mr. Robot beat out Fox's Empire and HBO's Game of Thrones in the Best TV drama category. NPR reviews some of these unexpected wins.
State Of The Union Response: 5 Things To Know About S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley
The Indian-American governor will give the GOP address after President Obama's State of the Union on Tuesday. Her pick intensified speculation that she could be a top vice presidential pick for 2016.
Anatomy Of Addiction: How Heroin And Opioids Hijack The Brain
Roughly 2.5 million Americans are addicted to heroin and opioids like Oxycontin. Researchers say addiction takes over the brain's limbic reward system, impairing decision making, judgment and memory.
Extradition Of 'El Chapo' Could Take Years, So Why Does The U.S. Want Him?
The extradition of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán to the United States could take years. NPR explores why the U.S. wants him and what is known about his time as a fugitive.
State Of The Obama Economy: Far Better, But Still With Many Troubles
The economy has improved dramatically in the Obama era. But problems still abound because of the soaring national debt, a deformed tax code, shrunken paychecks and a growing skills gap.
New York Court Extends Temporary Stay For DraftKings And FanDuel
A panel of judges extended the ruling issued last month that allows the daily fantasy sports betting sites to continue operations in the state while they appeal a lower court's order that they stop.