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."
Around 12,000 Air Force personnel refuse to get COVID vaccinate upon the deadline
The Air Force has the military's first vaccine mandate deadline, Nov. 2. Some 12,000 Air Force personnel have said they won't get a shot, which means they'll face consequences.
Approximately 28 million children are now eligible for Pfizer's lower-dose vaccine
School-aged children are now eligible for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, as CDC director Rochelle Walensky issued the recommendation supporting this version of the vaccine.
Drivers of cars that pollute pay a fee in London's expanded ultra low emission zone
London has dramatically expanding its ultra-low emission zone, where older vehicles will face stiff charges as part of a plan to reduce harmful nitrogen pollutants by 30%.
Artist Ai Weiwei on his father's exile and hopes for his own son
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei about his new memoir, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows.
The father of cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. Aaron Beck, dies at 100
The developer of cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. Aaron Beck, died on Monday at age 100. In 2015, NPR's Invisibilia introduced listeners to Beck.
Opening arguments begin in murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the trial of 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, charged with homicide and attempted homicide in deadly shootings last summer during unrest in Kenosha, Wis.
Experts say pledges at COP26 won't be enough to stop extreme climate change
On Tuesday, countries at the global climate summit COP26 pledged to cut back on heat-trapping methane emissions and do more to fight deforestation.
What Biden said about U.S. climate agenda as he wraps up at Glasgow summit
President Biden is wrapping his time at the climate summit in Glasgow. Now he'll come back to face lawmakers in his own party who have balked at the scope of his proposals, including those on climate.
Death of reporter in Philippines highlights dangerous conditions for journalists
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with former investigative reporter Sheila Coronel about the sometimes deadly conditions that journalists in the Philippines work under.
EPA head Michael Regan on U.S. plan to tame methane emissions
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with head of the Environmental Protection Agency Michael Regan about the administration's newly announced plans at the COP26 climate conference to curb methane emissions.