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 so many states are seeing bills aimed at trans families right now
In addition to Texas, a number of state legislatures are considering bills that would affect trans youth healthcare. Proponents of LGBTQ rights say the issue is being used to score political points.
Jewish and non-Jewish Ukrainian refugees arrive to different treatment in Israel
Israel's diplomatic and security ties with Russia are facing pressure amid calls to help Ukraine more. It's taking in refugees but there's a controversy over how many non-Jewish Ukrainians to accept.
Chinese and U.S. officials meet in Rome to talk about war in Ukraine
Top Chinese and U.S. officials met in Rome to discuss the Ukraine crisis amid reports that Russia has asked Beijing for military and economic assistance.
5 years since Mosul, Iraq, was freed from ISIS, its mosque is under reconstruction
The iconic 12th Century mosque in the Iraqi city of Mosul is being rebuilt after ISIS nearly destroyed it five years ago. It's now well under reconstruction — a symbol of the city's comeback.
Actor William Hurt has died of prostate cancer at age 71
Four-time Oscar nominee William Hurt, one of Hollywood's most popular leading men in the 1980s has died of complications from prostate cancer. He was 71.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is being felt as far away as U.S. farm fields
Russia is a major exporter of fertilizer, and economic sanctions are taking their products out of the market, sending fertilizer prices skyrocketing as farmers are getting ready to plant their fields.
Filipina domestic workers are being fired in Honk Kong for catching COVID
As an omicron wave sweeps through Hong Kong, some of the nannies and housekeepers from the Philippines who work there have been thrown out by their employers after testing positive for the virus.
Canadian politicians don't care to fix the prime minister's crumbling official home
The official residence of Canada's prime minister is obsolete and has been vacant for years. Parliament has no interest in paying to make it habitable.
Pakistan is accusing the Taliban of letting militants conduct cross-border attacks
Pakistan hoped the Taliban's seizure of Afghanistan would secure its western border. Now, it is accusing the Taliban of allowing militants to conduct cross-border attacks.
200,000 Ukrainians have relocated to the city of Lviv, overwhelming resources
Space and resources are strained in the western city of Lviv as more than 200,000 Ukrainians have temporarily settled in the city after Russian airstrikes continued this past week.
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators finish 4th round of talks without a breakthrough
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators concluded another round of talks without reporting a breakthrough as Moscow's forces attacked Kyiv's suburbs and other cities across the country.