Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
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."
Election deniers in Georgia are calling for voting machines to be scrapped
Election deniers in Georgia are trying to cast doubt on the state's voting machines. They are calling for them to be scrapped weeks before the midterms.
Anna May Wong will be the first Asian American person featured on U.S. currency
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with sociologist and author Nancy Wang Yuen about Anna May Wong, the pioneering Asian-American actress who's on the latest coin minted for the American Women Quarters Program.
Venezuelan migrants are stuck in a legal limbo
The U.S. has admitted tens of thousands of Venezuelan migrants on a temporary basis. Now many are stuck in a complicated legal limbo: lawfully present, but unable to work legally.
Researchers uncover the first Neanderthals that are related to each other
Researchers have uncovered the first Neanderthals that are related to each other. The finding shows that these ancient people lived in clans similar to those of modern humans.
The NBA season tips off and the MLB postseason is in full swing
It's a busy week in the sports world. The NBA season has tipped off and the MLB postseason is in full swing.
Iranian rock climber returns home after competing without a hijab
Elnaz Rekabi, the Iranian rock climber who competed without a hijab, returned home to a jubilant crowd at the airport. The question is, how will the Iranian government receive her?
Putin orders martial law in four Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered martial law in four Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine.
Biden administration plans to release 15 million barrels from U.S. oil reserves
President Biden is set to announce Wednesday that the U.S. plans to draw 15 million barrels of oil out of its strategic stockpiles in December.
Kidnapping investigation raises new questions about reports of missing Black women
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Ryan Sorrell, the founder and executive editor of the Kansas City Defender, about a man accused of kidnapping and assault, following reports of missing Black women.
Author George Saunders on his new book, "Liberation Day: Stories"
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with George Saunders about his new book, "Liberation Day: Stories."