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."
Why Biden gave a speech about abortion rights
President Biden gave a speech about abortion rights Tuesday, billed as a political event ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Harper and Machado face off Tuesday night in Phillies v. Padres NLCS
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Marc Carig, MLB deputy managing editor at The Athletic, about the first game of the National League Championship, and the matchup between Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.
Black vets were excluded from GI bill benefits — a bill in congress aims to fix that
In 1944, the GI Bill lifted a generation into the middle class — but excluded Black vets who served their country at war and came home to segregation. A bill in Congress aims to fix that.
Concerns grow after an Iranian competitive climber competes without a hijab
Concerns are growing about an Iranian competitive climber who left South Korea after competing in a climbing event without wearing the mandatory hijab.
Bejing residents share what they want from their leader
Three people in Beijing, China, share what they want from their leader, Xi Jinping, over the next five years.
Russian attacks have damaged at least 30% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Russian attacks have damaged at least 30% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, raising concerns about the coming winter.
Pakistani fishermen must ferry residents to reach their villages, now islands
Pakistani fishermen ferry residents around a lake created by unprecedented monsoons and flooding. It's the only way to reach their villages, which are now islands.
Iranian-American journalist, who was held in Iran's Evin prison on its fire
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Iranian-American journalist Jason Rezaian, who for a year-and-a-half was held in Iran's Evin prison, which caught on fire Saturday, killing eight people.
State officials are asking residents to stomp and squash the spotted lanternfly
Stomp, squash, smash. That's the direction from officials in states infested with the spotted lanternfly. The pest is spreading in Virginia, where winemakers are trying to guard their grapes.
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."
Higher interest rates are both helping and hurting big banks
The Federal Reserve's attempts to slay the dragon of inflation are creating a major shift for large U.S. banks, with big-money deals falling through but interest income rising.