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."
Oklahoma Supreme Court overturns $465 million opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson
The Oklahoma Supreme Court threw out an opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson, raising questions about the legal strategy used to hold the drug industry accountable for the opioid crisis.
Poland is trying to curb an influx of migrants being assisted by Belarus
Poland is sending more troops to its border with Belarus. Thousands of migrants are trying to cross the frontier there, apparently at the instigation of the Belarusian regime.
Children's book 'Calvin' shows how a community can embrace a trans child's identity
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with authors and parents Vanessa and JR Ford about their new book Calvin, which explores one child's experience of coming out as transgender.
Former Georgia senator and Vietnam veteran Max Cleland has died at 79
Former Sen. Max Cleland of Georgia has died. He was 79 years old. He lost three limbs in Vietnam, but that didn't stop him from seeking higher office, where he advocated for veterans and the disabled.
Uganda's Vanessa Nakate says COP26 sidelines nations most affected by climate change
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with climate activist Vanessa Nakate of Uganda about her goals in bringing the needs of the global south to the fore at the United Nations climate change conference, COP26.
Rising food prices have resulted in both food insecurity and improvisation
The cost of many foods — especially beef, pork and poultry — is rising fast, largely due to supply chain issues. For many, that can mean hard decisions at the grocery store.
Europe is moving away from fossil fuels, after being dependent on Russia for decades
Russia is being held responsible by many western leaders for the sharp increase in natural gas prices in Europe. The view from Moscow is rather different.
The holidays are nearing, and merchandise meant to be on shelves is still on ships
With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, many businesses are still waiting for critical cargo that's stuck in traffic at ports. The race is on to unload containers to reach store shelves.
Kyle Rittenhouse's attorneys say he fired in self-defense during protests
The prosecution rested its case in the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Rittenhouse's attorneys say he fired his gun in self-defense, killing two people and wounding a third during protests in 2020.