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Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
by Michael Levitt
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."
How the 40-hour work week became the norm
by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi
With the pandemic causing many workers and businesses to rethink our collective relationship with work, several companies are experimenting with a four-day work week.
House Democrats are hoping to pass spending package and infrastructure bill
by Kelsey Snell
Democratic leaders in the House are still hoping to vote on a large part of President Joe Biden's domestic agenda Friday. But as the clock winds down, they're struggling to round up the votes.
Having jailed opposition candidates, Daniel Ortega is set to win Nicaragua presidency
by Carrie Kahn
Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega will likely be reelected Sunday. He has jailed political opponents and ensured the vote will be in his favor.
Education has been a key issue in recent elections, but that might change next year
Education issues took on an outsized role in this week's elections in Virginia and elsewhere. The question for politicians of all stripes is whether education will remain an important topic into 2022.
The trauma of smaller shootings lasts in local communities for months
by Kirk Siegler
Seven people were shot and three died in a recent shooting at a mall in Boise, Idaho. Killings with few deaths aren't considered mass shootings by FBI standards, but still traumatize communities.
Felony drug convictions tied to a corrupt former police sergeant have been thrown out
by Chip Mitchell
In Chicago, five more people had their felony drug cases exonerated in an ongoing effort tied to a former Chicago sergeant convicted of corruption. 83 people hope their cases will also be thrown out.
Democrats are making a 3rd attempt at immigration reform using a social spending bill
by Claudia Grisales
Congressional Democrats are trying — yet again — for a long shot chance at immigration reform. For several months, lawmakers have tried to force the effort into a partisan spending bill.
A podcast raises questions about the death of a young Black athlete in Mississippi
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Al Letson, host of the radio show Reveal, about their series on the 2008 death of Billey Joe Johnson after he was pulled over by a white police officer in Mississippi.
A look at Bruce Schroeder, the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial
by Cheryl Corley
Judge Bruce Schroeder, who is overseeing the Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha, Wis., has a reputation as a no-nonsense judge. But his rulings over evidence and language in the case has sparked outrage.
Here's what happens if the world warms more than 1.5 degrees Celsius
by Lauren Sommer
At international climate talks, world leaders are trying to keep the world to 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming. Why is that number important, and what happens if the world gets hotter than that?
Sincerity, diversity and a little realism make 'Eternals' a new type of Marvel movie
by Bob Mondello
The latest Marvel movie Eternals boasts an Oscar-winning director, Chloe Zhao, and introduces a gaggle of unfamiliar superheroes.
Philadelphia councilmember on new city law banning minor driving infractions
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Philadelphia councilman Isaiah Thomas about a new law that prevents police officers from making low-level traffic stops, which disproportionately affect Black drivers.