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."
U.S. gas prices hit record highs following sanctions on Russia
Western sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine have pushed up gas prices. Though the U.S. was not a big buyer of Russian oil, it's still subject to the whims of global energy markets.
Ukrainians work to protect historic monuments from Russian bombs
Over half of Ukraine's UNESCO-protected monuments are in the western city of Lviv. To protect them, city officials are wrapping statues in fireproof material and hiding artifacts in bunkers.
Incarcerated producer finds purpose in running a radio station from prison
Inside Wire: Colorado Prison Radio is believed to be the first 24-hour radio station operated inside a prison. NPR's Michel Martin talks to one of the producers at the Limon Correctional Facility.
Foreign investors want out of the economic crossfire, but can't exit Russian holdings
As wide-ranging sanctions cripple Russia's economy, many international investors have determined the country is no longer a place where they can invest their money.
With Biden's help, House Democrats are working to win over voters ahead of midterms
President Biden traveled to Philadelphia to pump up lawmakers who are on the ballot this fall and are already getting an earful from constituents about higher costs for gas and groceries.
International and grassroots groups alike are working to get supplies into Ukraine
NPR's Ari Shapiro and Tim Mak look at humanitarian efforts in Poland and Ukraine, which involve major international organizations and small grass-roots groups to bring supplies into Ukraine.
Trump is campaigning against Republicans he dislikes for fall's midterm elections
As primary campaigns for the 2022 elections heat up, former President Trump is campaigning against people in the GOP who have crossed him, such as those who voted to impeach him.
The number of people working in nursing homes is down. So who takes care of elders?
There's a crisis in elder care: not enough nurses and nurse aids to provide for the needs of older folks. Some economists believe immigration can help.
Remembering Carol "Mommom" Cohn, lost to COVID in 2020
Carol Cohn, known to her family as "Mommom," died from COVID in 2020. Her granddaughter Melanie Gardiner says Cohn loved to spoil her grandchildren with cookies and had a great sense of humor.
In Chechnya and Syria, ominous signs for Ukraine
From the Chechen Wars through its air campaign in Syria, Russian military operations have often taken a high toll on civilians. What does that portend in Ukraine?
Samuel L. Jackson is a man sacrificing everything in 'The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey'
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, Samuel L. Jackson's first lead role in a live action TV series, is a compelling meditation on the power of personal history — disguised as a murder mystery.