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Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
by Michael Levitt
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
My Unsung Hero series: A woman who met her hero at a health conference
This week's "Unsung Hero" comes from Jackie Briggs, who had a conversation with a stranger who urged her to see a doctor. That conversation would later be life saving.
Red Bull owner and co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz dies at age 78
by Andrew Limbong
Red Bull owner and co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz died Saturday at age 78. He helped Red Bull become popular around the world and created a sports, media and real estate empire around the brand.
Country music artists Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile on their friendship
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly's conversation with country music artists Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile continues. First they talked about their new documentary, now they talk about their friendship.
'The Loneliest Time' showcases Carly Rae Jepsen's versatility
by Stephen Thompson
Singer Carly Rae Jepsen has just released her latest album, The Loneliest Time.
Nevada's changing election laws
Nevada, like other states we've been discussing in our series on changing voting laws across the U.S., is enacting new legislation that impacts the way votes are cast and counted in the Silver State.
What's next after Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump
The House Jan. 6th committee has subpoenaed former President Trump. NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson speaks with former deputy assistant attorney general Harry Litman about what could happen next.
The 7 men who control China
by Emily Feng
China's ruling Communist Party has chosen the next seven men to run the country for the next five years. Many of them are loyal to current leader Xi Jinping.
Director Chinonye Chukwu on 'Till' and the story of Emmett Till's mother
NPR's Cheryl Thompson speaks with director Chinonye Chukwu about her new film Till.
The newest food trend: butter boards
The latest viral food trend on TikTok is butter boards. The idea first emerged in the cookbook Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden. He shares tips on how to make your own.
'Pittsburgh Post-Gazette' journalists go on strike
by David Folkenflik
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists are on strike in the nation's first newspaper strike in decades. The union is demanding the owners reinstate better working conditions and benefits.
How a Massachusetts law intended to protect sex assault victims protects perpetrators
by Ally Jarmanning
In Massachusetts, records related to sexual assault and domestic violence are kept secret. The law is supposed to protect victims, but an investigation finds it also protects perpetrators and police.
A boat of octogenarians rowers is competing in Boston
by Craig LeMoult
Thousands of rowers are in Boston this weekend for the world's largest 3-day rowing regatta. One boat has eight rowers and a coxswain who are all in their 80s or almost there.